Wakonda Club, founded in 1922, is a private, member-owned golf and country club located in the heart of Des Moines, Iowa. Wakonda is known as a welcoming and friendly club. Wakonda Club prides itself on its professional and courteous staff, beautiful golf course, clay tennis courts, pool oasis and clubhouse that serves as the base for active dining and social activities. We look for individuals who are passionate about hospitality and providing genuine service to our members and fellow employees.
Racquets/Tennis Director
Related Titles: Director of Tennis; Tennis Pro; Tennis Professional; Head (Tennis) Racquets Professional
Reports to: General Manager
Supervises: Assistant Tennis Professional, Tennis Maintenance Person, Tennis Shop Staff, Tennis Staff
Education and/or Experience
- Undergraduate major in Physical Education or Sports Management is desirable.
- Preferably a 4.5 or above rating.
- Two to three year competitive playing experience and/or tennis supervisory experience.
- Experience running junior development programs.
- Knowledge of court maintenance.
- At least four years of experience in retail sales of sporting goods.
Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations
- Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults outdoors with soft or hard surfaces.
- Ability to re-string, re-grip and repair rackets.
- Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.
Job Summary (Essential Functions)
Organize and direct all club tennis activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments and lessons. The Tennis Director season is March 1 – November 15.
Job Tasks/Duties
- Plans and directs instructional programs.
- Provides lessons and clinics for members and guests.
- Organizes and administers tournaments, exhibitions, and inter- and intra-club social events.
- Administers and enforces club tennis policies and procedures regarding play on club courts.
- Strings rackets and performs other light equipment repairs.
- Maintains adequate beverage inventory.
- Supervises and manages the maintenance, repair, and cleaning of courts. Oversees initial spring court maintenance as well as end of season winterization, specifically related to clay courts.
- Orders supplies for courts and teaching.
- Writes and edits tennis-related news for the club’s newsletter, emails, social media, etc.
- Selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates the Assistant Tennis Professional and other tennis staff.
- Manages the tennis shop.
- Oversees all purchasing for the tennis shop merchandise.
- Establishes and implements an accurate inventory control system and reports results accordingly. Ensures shop cost of goods sold are in line with budget.
- Transfers all charges from the tennis shop to the accounting department.
- Develops the budget for the tennis profit center; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.
- Ensures that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis needs.
- Markets tennis facilities to members.
- Develops a detailed annual calendar of tennis activities and applicable promotion campaigns during the tennis season.
- Maintains a close working relationship with other club professionals.
- Maintains accurate records of all lessons and clinics given, accurate accounting/billing for all lessons, clinics, rentals, etc.
- Supervises and controls registration and billing of guests.
- Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly.
- Participates on the monthly tennis committee.
- Represents the club in local professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with approval from the club.
- Assists Food and Beverage Director, Executive Chef, Banquet and Catering Manager to coordinate food and beverage service support for tennis events.
- Ensures that all employees consistently comply with the club’s employee manual and with all applicable federal and state employment laws.
- Is visibly present on the courts during peak periods of play.
- Attend all staff and management meetings.
- Conforms and abides by all club rules and by-laws and directives of the Club, its Board of Directors and General Manager.
- Completes other appropriate assignments made by the General Manager.
Licenses and Special Requirements
- Certification with either U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA)
- Currently working on, or has obtained elite USPTA level
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Ability to control natural swing speed during instruction or matches with inexperienced players.
- Sufficient stamina to tolerate hot and humid outdoor weather for several consecutive hours.
- Continuous standing, walking, running, bending, stooping and repetitive actions.
- Frequent use of light machinery and hand-held tools.
- Frequent lifting and moving of objects. Ability to lift at least 50 lbs.
Total compensation: $80,000 - $110,000 annually (March - November)
Breakdown:
Base Salary: $40,000 - $45,000 annually
80% of lesson income
40% of clinic income
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.