Position Summary
The Racquet Sports Professional provides safe, high-quality instruction and programming across tennis, pickleball and padel. Primary role would serve the pickleball and padel areas. The role serves adults and juniors through lessons, clinics, camps, leagues, tournaments and social play while supporting player development, program participation and an exceptional member experience.
Primary Responsibilities
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Deliver approved private lessons, clinics, camps, drills and group instruction using age- and level-appropriate fundamentals, strategy and
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sportsmanship.
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Support tennis, pickleball and padel programming; assist with player evaluation, placement and progression within approved pathways.
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Prepare courts, lesson plans and equipment; arrive on time and maintain safe, organized teaching areas.
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Support leagues, round robins, rated play, match play, tournaments, exhibitions, mixers and social events, including setup, check-in and
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breakdown.
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Record attendance and required program information accurately and promptly report conflicts, incidents, injuries, placement concerns or
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program needs.
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Build positive relationships with members, guests and parents; encourage participation and retention while maintaining confidentiality and
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professional communication.
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Coordinate with Program Leads, the Director of Racquets and operations staff regarding schedules, registrations and member
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communication.
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Follow DSRC policies, approved lesson and clinic procedures, staff training requirements and other reasonable leadership direction.
Qualifications
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Playing, coaching or instructional experience in at least one racquet sport, with working knowledge of applicable rules, scoring, safety and
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fundamentals.
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Professional communication, dependability, sound judgment, organization and effective group-management skills.
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Availability for assigned early-morning, evening, weekend and special-event programming.
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Completion of required onboarding, background screening and Safe Play requirements.
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Preferred: recognized teaching certification; adult and junior coaching experience; multi-sport competency; tournament or league
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experience; and CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Physical & Performance Expectations
The employee must be able to work outdoors in changing conditions; stand and move for extended periods; demonstrate racquet-sport
movements; feed, retrieve and carry balls and equipment; communicate across active courts; and lift or move up to 30 pounds, with or without
reasonable accommodation. Success requires reliable attendance, punctuality, preparation, participant safety, instructional quality, accurate
reporting, professional service and compliance with DSRC standards.
Employment Statement
This description summarizes the position and is not exhaustive. Duties may change based on Club needs. Employment is at will, subject to
applicable law. Compensation and specific schedule terms are established separately in the employee’s offer letter or compensation agreement.
DSRC is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all members, guests, and staff. As a condition of employment, all prospective employees are required to successfully complete a comprehensive background screening prior to their first day of work. Please note that employment is contingent upon the successful review and clearance of this screening. Additionally, all coaching positions require the mandatory completion of the Safe Play program
