Tennis Pro

Job Description

Tennis Pro | Life Time

The Tone:
This is an hourly position at Life Time, typically an on-site role at one of their club locations. Life Time is looking for a professional to implement its proven methodologies, including Play Learn Love and SMART (Juniors), while teaching tennis. This role is instrumental in fostering a love for tennis within the community, growing a client base, and contributing to the department’s financial goals. The Tennis Pro provides exceptional member-centric customer service to encourage repeat business and referrals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time / Part Time
• Type: Hourly
• Location: In-person
• Pay: $18–$34 hourly
• Mission: Grow a client base, teach private and group tennis lessons utilizing Life Time’s Play Learn Love and SMART (Juniors) methodologies, and contribute to department financial goals through exceptional member service.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Program Development: Develop and deliver safe, professional, and comprehensive private and group tennis lessons and programs that ensure students develop along a pathway encouraging continued involvement and positive engagement.
• Instruction & Coaching: Monitor, demonstrate, and instruct students on proper techniques, tactics, and strategies to significantly improve their overall tennis game, applying Life Time’s Play Learn Love and SMART (Juniors) methodology.
• Member Engagement: Actively involve members with Life Time Tennis programs, tournaments, and special events, fully utilizing available marketing support and tools to maximize participation.
• Community Relations: Cultivate a positive image for Life Time Tennis in the community through active involvement with schools, community education programs, charities, and fundraisers.
• Business Growth: Grow your personal client book and revenue base, working towards and contributing to the department’s overall financial goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: High School Diploma or GED; a foundational understanding of tennis instruction principles is required.
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience teaching both private and group tennis lessons.
• Skills:
• Proven ability to develop and implement comprehensive, professional tennis lessons and programs.
• Demonstrated proficiency in monitoring, demonstrating, and instructing students on advanced tennis techniques, tactics, and strategies.
• Strong member-centric customer service skills focused on encouraging repeat business and referrals.
• Current certification from either the United States Professional Tennis Association (USTPA) or the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR).
• Ability to obtain CPR and AED certification within 30 days of hire.