Teaching Professional
Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club | Shreveport, Louisiana
Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club is seeking a motivated and experienced Teaching Professional to join our team. This position will focus primarily on on-court instruction while assisting with the growth and development of new and existing tennis programs
The Teaching Professional will work closely with the Director of Tennis and professional staff to continue building one of the region’s premier racquets programs. The position offers significant teaching opportunities, competitive benefits, and a total compensation package with the potential to exceed $100,000 in the first year, with additional earning potential as programs and clientele grow.
This is an excellent opportunity for a career-minded professional looking to expand their experience in the private club industry, build a strong lesson clientele, and work alongside an experienced team in a highly active racquets environment.
The successful candidate should expect approximately 30–40 hours of on-court teaching per week, including approximately six hours of junior programming.
About Pierremont Oaks
Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club has a rich history of providing exceptional service in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. The club serves approximately 700 member families and is affiliated with a large country club organization that collectively serves more than 1,500 members.
Recognized as one of the premier tennis facilities in the Southeast, Pierremont Oaks has been named Louisiana Facility of the Year three times in the past nine years and received the USTA Outstanding Facility Award in 2022.
Our facilities include:
- 12 LED-lighted clay courts
- 9 lighted hard courts
- 6 lighted pickleball courts
- Full-service restaurant and bar
- Fitness facility
- Olympic-size swimming pool
Pierremont Oaks has a highly active racquets community, with 625 active members and more than 150 juniors participating in year-round programming.
Essential Job Functions
- Provide high-quality tennis and pickleball instruction to players of all ages and ability levels
- Develop and grow private lessons, clinics, junior programming, and other racquets initiatives
- Assist with club events, mixers, tournaments, and special programming
- Promote club programs and encourage member participation
- Deliver an exceptional private-club experience to members, families, and guests
- Assist with Pro Shop operations, including court reservations and merchandise sales
- Perform limited court maintenance, including grooming and lining clay courts and blowing hard courts
- Travel on a limited basis to selected junior tournaments
- Maintain professional appearance and appropriate teaching attire
- Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and professionalism
- Follow all club policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook
Qualifications
- USTA/NTRP playing level of 4.0 or higher
- Minimum of three years of related experience as a tennis professional
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to teach players of all ages and ability levels
- Positive attitude and a strong commitment to member service
- Reliable, professional, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated commitment to delivering first-class service and programming
- USPTA/RSPA or PTR certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification within the first year
Why Pierremont Oaks?
Pierremont Oaks offers an outstanding environment for a teaching professional looking to build a career and maximize earning potential.
Benefits and privileges include:
- Competitive compensation based on experience
- Strong private lesson and clinic opportunities
- $100,000+ annual earning potential
- Complimentary employee shift meals
- Full family club privileges
- Employee discounts on golf and tennis merchandise
- Golf privileges
- Opportunity to work at one of Louisiana’s premier racquets facilities
The position requires the ability to:
- Stand and remain physically active for extended periods
- Bend, stretch, twist, reach, stoop, crouch, balance, and climb stairs
- Perform continuous and repetitive movements associated with tennis and pickleball instruction
- Push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Work outdoors and remain active for extended periods
- Perform effectively in a busy private-club environment
Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club is looking for a professional who is passionate about racquet sports, enjoys building relationships with members, and wants the opportunity to grow both professionally and financially within a thriving private-club environment.
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
