Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Lead Tennis Pro (FT)

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa  •  Michigan (Onsite)  •  26 days ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Head Tennis Professional
Department: Health Club
Reports To: Director of Tennis
FLSA Status: Hourly
EEO Job Category: 01B
Prepared By: Human Resources
Dept./Position Code 589627
Date Prepared: March 2011 Revised: 5/1/2026

To lead group and private lessons for adults and juniors for up to 40 hours per week. To create new lesson and programming opportunities for members and guests of The Resort with a focus on high level competitive tennis players and driving revenue for the Resort’s lesson program. To provide tennis instruction, tournament administration, build the membership base, and grow all tennis clinics and groups for the success of the club.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collaborate with Director of Tennis on all tennis related activities.
• Administer and implement all Tennis activities including Lessons, Leagues, Mixers and Tournaments with a focus on developing high level competitive junior players and adults.
• Responsible for providing instruction for adult and junior lessons.
• Adhere to The Club’s budget plan.
• Provide all tennis information to the Director of Tennis and the Desk Supervisor on a timely basis to ensure professionalism.
• String tennis racquets to USRSA’s standards and to members in a timely basis
• Assist in non- tennis related activities during times of high occupancy
• Assist with facility checks.
• Maintain an active role in the USTA and USPTA at the district, sectional and national levels.
• To understand and apply the Resort’s and Club’s mission statement.
• Perform any/all duties assigned by manager.
• Must understand and abide by environmental practices of the resort.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors degree in Tennis Club Management preferred
• USPTA or PTR Certification preferred
• Previous experience working in a business environment preferred
• Previous demonstrated experience developing a tennis program a plus

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Administrative Skills
• Strong Teaching Skills
• Professional
• Dependable
• Responsible and follows through
• Outgoing Personality
• Team Player
• Takes Direction well
• Motivator
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Strong Telecommunication Skills

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES (If applicable)
Supervise tennis instructors, administer and implement all tennis activities, update the desk staff via email and in writing of all current classes, sign-up sheets, and events.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Must be able to stand/teach for long periods of time.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS
Meet deadlines for paperwork and pro-fees successfully. Must maintain a positive attitude and spirit of teamwork.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Noise level is low to moderate. Working environment is indoors/outdoors. Hours and days required are varied and will include nights and weekends.
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

About Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, located near Traverse City, MI, along Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay, is one of the Midwest’s finest year-round resorts encompassing 900 acres and featuring nearly 600 rooms, suites, and condominiums, and 86,500 square feet of meeting space. The Resort is also home to 54 holes of championship golf including The Bear (a Jack Nicklaus signature course) and The Wolverine (a Gary Player signature course), a full-service spa and health club, a shopping gallery, restaurants and seasonal recreation. Call 800-236-1577 or 231-534-6000. Visit www.grandtraverseresort.com for more information.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Acme, MI
Year Founded
1980
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