Assistant Teaching Professional

Position: Assistant Teaching Professional Wage Class: Non-exempt

Supervisor: Racquets Director Department: Racquets

Job Description: Rehoboth Beach Country Club is seeking an Assistant Tennis Professional to work the upcoming season (May through October). This position is ideal for a motivated dynamic and high-energy individual who thrives both on the court and in a retail environment. The Assistant Tennis Professional will play a key role in maintaining and growing the Clubs racquets program by delivering high-quality instruction providing exceptional member service and supporting pro shop operations. The ideal candidate will have collegiate playing experience strong communication skills and a passion for working with players of all ages and skill levels including juniors and adult womens programs.

Essential Functions

1. Provide private lessons clinics camps and group instruction to members of all ages and skill levels.
2. Assist in the planning and execution of junior and adult tennis programming.
3. Collaborate with the Racquets Director to develop appropriate lesson plans and instructional strategies.
4. Work a minimum of 12 hours per week in the Pro Shop including inventory management and sales using Jonas.
5. Provide exceptional member service by assisting with racquet selection stringing shoes apparel and general racquets needs.
6. String racquets and maintain stringing equipment.
7. Promote tennis programming events and participation within the membership.
8. Assist with racquets social events tournaments and outings.
9. Support daily court operations including maintenance such as sweeping courts managing coolers and trash removal.
10. Maintain a visible engaging and enthusiastic presence with members both on and off the court.
11. Ensure all activities are conducted in a safe and professional manner.
12. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Racquets Director.

Expectations

1. Arrive at least 10 minutes prior to all scheduled lessons clinics and programs.
2. Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to Club dress standards.
3. Demonstrate enthusiasm and engagement with members at all times.
4. Display a willingness to work with players of all ages and skill levels.
5. Maintain a flexible schedule including availability on weekends and holidays.
6. Show initiative in assisting with pro shop operations and court maintenance.
7. Exhibit a strong desire to learn grow and develop as a teaching professional.

Environmental Demands

1. Work is primarily performed outdoors on tennis courts.
2. Exposure to extreme heat humidity and occasional cold or inclement weather.

Intellectual Demands

1. Collegiate playing experience preferred.
2. NTRP rating of 4.5 or higher required.
3. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to engage and instruct players of varying ages and abilities.
5. Knowledge of tennis fundamentals drills and match play strategies.
6. Prior teaching or coaching experience preferred.
7. Ability to work collaboratively and take direction from leadership.
8. Dependability punctuality and professionalism.
9. CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Physical Demands

1. Extended periods of standing walking and on-court activity (58 hours daily).
2. Frequent running bending twisting and reaching.
3. Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.

This job description does not reflect all of the physical intellectual and environmental demands of the position including equipment. As such we are not certifying that there may not be other physical environmental intellectual and/or equipment operation demands associated with this position.

The employer reserves the right to change and/or modify the job description based on operational needs fiscal demands and/or the individual performance of the respective employee. Furthermore the Club employs all individuals at will and as such there is no guarantee or contract for any term or condition of employment.