Apprentice Tennis Pro

Location: Eastside Sport & Racquet

Position Summary

Learn various aspects of the tennis pro role without being USPTA or PTR certified, with the intention of growing professionally and eventually earning certification.  Teach private and group tennis lessons and successfully implement Life Time's Play Learn Love, and SMART (Juniors) methodology. Embrace and execute student centered learning and rally based teaching. Grow your book and revenue to meet and exceed personal and department financial goals.  Demonstrate member centric customer service to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Monitors, demonstrates, and instructs students during tennis lessons on proper techniques, tactics and strategies to improve their overall tennis game

Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive tennis lessons and programs to ensure students develop along a pathway that will encourage continued involvement and a positive Net Promoter Score

Creates exceptional member experiences by involving members with programs, tournaments and special events, fully utilizing available marketing support and tools, and ensures all tennis facilities and equipment are clean, organized and in good working condition

Participates in the system wide sales effort with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, ensuring tennis is an integral component of the Life Time brand.  Attends department and "all club" meetings

Position Requirements

High School Graduate or Equivalent

CPR and AED Certified within 30 days of hire

Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude

Thorough knowledge of the game of tennis and possesses effective teaching styles and techniques

Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills

Comfortable working with all age groups and building positive relationships with members and team members

Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.