Prestonwood Country Club is now hiring for an AssistantTennis Professional to join our Tennis Team! We are a privately owned and operated country club nestled inside Preston, a premier residential community located in the heart of Cary, NC. We have 15 tennis courts: 9 on property + 6 in Cary Parkway Facility. If you are a friendly, outgoing team player who likes to provide exceptional customer service, apply now we would love to hear from you!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The tennis professional is responsible for carrying out all of the aspects of the tennis and pickle ball program. The tennis professional supervises all tennis and pickle ball play, provides competent tennis & pickle ball instruction for all individuals, groups and all levels of players. The tennis professional is expected to enthusiastically encourage tennis & pickle ball participation through promotion of club events, clinics, and team matches. The tennis professional will represent the club in professional tennis & pickle ball activities on the local, state or national levels as time permits. Stimulating the growth of the tennis and pickle ball program is a priority for the tennis professional.
PRINCIPAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervise all tennis & pickle ball play by :
- Greeting and assisting members, guests and visitors as they arrive or depart
- Take court reservations by members over the phone or in person
- Control play, keep court times on schedule and verify that all players have checked in and registered their guest.
- Provide private and group tennis & pickle ball instruction to members.
- Assist in all aspects of running the tennis shop by performing the assigned duties of the tennis shop attendant as specified by the Director of Tennis Operations.
- Assist in all aspects of maintaining the tennis & pickle ball courts and tennis facilities including the assigned duties of tennis maintenance by inspecting the courts/facilities on a daily basis prior to the start of play and keeping the courts neat and clean at all times.
- Assist in maintaining and repairing the necessary equipment for the maintenance and upkeep of the tennis courts/facilities.
- Develop, organize and run junior tennis leagues.
- Assist in planning, organizing and running all adult and junior events, socials and round robins.
- String and regrip tennis racquets. Customize racquets per player’s needs and instructions.
- Attend weekly tennis staff meetings to achieve communication, planning, and implementation of the tennis program.
- Maintain current advancements in the tennis industry by attending yearly association workshops.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS:
- Competitive salary of $18 per hour plus commissions.
- Able to work together as a team.
- Member of recognized professional tennis association
- Strong customer service skills
- Good communication skills
If you are a team player focused on quality, service delivery and timeliness, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply to this Adand submit your resume.
Prestonwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Somos un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y todos los candidatos calificados recibirán consideración por el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, estado de discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.
Prestonwood is a privately-owned and operated family-friendly country club nestled inside Preston, a premiere residential community located in the heart of Cary, NC. Over 1,800 families throughout the Triangle area enjoy the very best all-inclusive amenities and services with no food & beverage monthly minimums or capital assessment fees.
The very essence of Prestonwood Country Club is the opportunity to escape one's busy life to spend quality time making lasting memories with family and friends. "We initially chose Prestonwood because of the golf, but have stayed because of the friendships," says golfing members Peter & Christina Lindroos.
"We looked all over, but we chose Prestonwood because of all of the amenities... besides the golf, tennis and fitness, there are cooking classes, a ladies' book club," says golf member Clyde Hare. "Plus when the grandkids come to visit, they have planned activities for them as well."
Homeownership within the immediate Preston development is not required for membership.