Director of Tennis

Company: United States Professional Tennis Association
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Hunters Run Country Club located in Boynton Beach, Florida is a private gated community with a variety of housing styles among the 1,649 residences. It features three premier 18-hole golf courses, 18 Har-Tru tennis courts and 12 pickleball courts.
We are thrilled to announce the career opportunity of Director of Tennis. This opportunity is perfect for a candidate who desires to thrive in one of the most active racquet sports programs in South Florida. The successful candidate brings experience and proven track record of successfully navigating expansion and changes in programs and business.
Position Overview
The Director of Tennis will serve as a staff member in leading a "best in class" program. Reporting to Director of Racquet Sports, the Director is responsible for all day-to-day operations of the program and facilities through management of appropriate teaching professionals, support staff and maintenance staff.
The Director is responsible for all aspects of the operation at all times, including oversight of court conditions, grounds and buildings in a manner that reflects the mission of the Club.
Responsibility extends to all areas of member service and satisfaction including staff management; preparation of a calendar of events; scheduling all instructional programs; event planning and execution; online and in-person member interface including the management of the website and online program registration system.
Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
-Attract, hire, and retain the strongest possible teaching and maintenance staff.
-Supervise all assistant tennis professionals and tennis maintenance staff.
-Director is expected to take advantage of Continuing Education opportunities to maintain professional certifications, and to stay abreast of state-of-the-art teaching techniques and methodology.
-Schedule clinics to maximize participation and service to the greatest number of members.
-Oversee scheduling of court time to provide appropriate balance of clinics, open courts for seasonal court usage and private instruction to maximize participation and enjoyment of all members.
Finance and Budgeting
-Work with the Director of Racquet Sports in preparation of the annual tennis operations budget.
-Implement and manage the annual tennis budget as approved.
-Monitor collection of clinic fees, lesson fees, court fees, guest fees, team fees, etc.
Tennis Program
-Build a "best in class" program ladies and men including annual club championships, member-guest events, pro-am, and regular tennis social events.
-Develop an annual calendar of activities, programs, and events for members.
-Direct and coordinate the formation of all club league teams.
-Oversee all league play.
-Ensure the preparation of the facility and courts for all league matches and practices.
-Coordinate team clinics and team practice sessions with team captains.
Teaching / Instructional Program
-Supervise and direct all Associate Tennis Professionals in planning and coordinating all instructional programs, lesson plans and new programs
-Teach lessons, clinics and team practice sessions for members and children.
-Ensure accurate completion of member charges and payment for all "program lessons"
League Play
-Coordinate and implement the submission of all League Rosters.
-Plan and coordinate the scheduling of courts for all league practices, clinics and matches
Rules and Regulations
-Enforce Club rules for attire, etiquette, and non-member usage.
-Ensure that Club rules are observed by all users of the tennis facilities and equipment.
-Report all non-compliance to the General Manager.
-Enforce the Club's Guest and Non-Member Usage Policy.
Communication
-Promote all aspects of the program to the membership accurately and in a timely fashion.
-Provide timely and relevant information and updates for the tennis and racquets portion of the Club's website.
Facility and Grounds
-Oversee the courts to insure a first-class playing experience for members and their guests.
-Ensure that all areas of the tennis facilities are always neat and clean.
-Work to ensure that all necessary personnel for the maintenance and upkeep of the courts are hired and trained.
-Ensure that the necessary equipment for the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities is on hand and properly maintained.
-Inspect on periodic basis the quality of the playing surfaces, fences, windscreens, teaching equipment and courtside amenities, and make recommendations for improvements.
-Keep the General Manager informed on the status of the facilities and equipment for the purpose of budgeting for replacement and repair items and of long-range capital replacement items
Pro Shop
-Work with the Pro Shop Manager, assisting in all areas of the Pro Shop operation, including but not limited to sales, ordering of merchandise, taking inventory, stringing etc.
General
-Supervise all tennis play including tennis pool
-Maintain close relationships with the other Department Directors
-Meet with other Department Directors as necessary or requested.
-Treat all members fairly, honestly, uniformly and with respect.
-Comply with all Club employee regulations and policies.
-Promote Club Membership and highlight the benefits of club membership to members and non- members, whenever possible.
Minimum Certification Level
USPTA Certification - Elite Professional
Benefits
Base Salary
Health, Disability, Life & Other Insurance---
Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K
Professional Dues & Continuing Education
Meals
Uniform
Other

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