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Racquets Professional 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Position Title:     Racquets Professional

Reports to:          Racquets Director  

Supervises:         Not a supervisory position  

The Club:    

Westwood Country Club is a premier family-oriented athletic club that provides a variety of quality services and activities for the recreation and dining needs of members.

The Westwood Club, established in 1955, has been owned and operated by its members since 1957. The original home that houses the Club masterfully blends the charm of early 1900’s architecture, picturesque surroundings, and modern expansions to create a facility unique among Austin clubs. At the heart of the complex is the McClendon home, a medieval French mansion built in 1925 by Judge and Mrs. James W. McClendon. Its flagstone walkways, Mexican tile floors, hand painted ceilings, and native rock fireplace offer ambiance to special events.

Job Summary: 

Assist with organization and direction of all club racquets activities, events, tournaments, and lessons. Professional appearance. Prompt and courteous service to members and guests. Adherence to club policies. Maintain safe procedures while teaching and coordinating events.  

Reports to:  Racquet Sports Director

Interaction:  Members, staff, guests, vendors, and children 

Position Summary:   

Provides individual and group tennis instruction for Club members and guests. Teaches, offers advice, and provides tips to players of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced players. This is a casual, as-needed, hourly, non-exempt, commissioned position that requires a flexible schedule.

Essential Job Functions: including but not limited to

• Assists with organization and direction of all club racquets activities, events, exhibitions, trips, tournaments, and lesson programs.  
• Professional appearance, prompt and courteous service to members and guests. Adherence to club policies. Maintain safe procedures while teaching and coordinating events.
• Develop and promote all aspects of Westwood Country Club.
• Bill members in a timely manner.
• Continuously be creative and create opportunities and experiences, a member must participate in the racquets program.
• Assist in teaching tennis and pickleball for club programs, clinics, and camps.
• Communication and correspondence with members for all racquets programming.
• Continuing to develop the racquets program through training using instructional seminars/courses and the passing-on experience and knowledge.
• Contributes racquets related news and pictures for club newsletter.  
• Assists in racquets shop sales and merchandising.  
• Answers incoming calls to tennis shop if needed.  
• Ensures that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention to all their racquets needs.  
• Markets our racquets facilities to members and guests.  
• Attends all staff meetings.  
• Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly for cleanliness.
• Prepare promotional materials for members.  
• Current USTA Safe-Play certified, or willingness to complete as a pre-condition of employment.
• Demonstrated participation in accredited Continuing Education programs.
• Performs all work-related duties as assigned by The Director of Racquets and the leadership team of Westwood Country Club.

Physical Demands:   

This position requires athleticism and involves standing, walking, running, twisting/turning, kneeling/squatting, reaching, bending/stooping, swinging a tennis racquet, climbing stairs, and lifting at least 50 pounds regularly. Job involves playing tennis when required and must be able to work in varied weather conditions, such as heat/cold/wind, etc. and for extended periods of time.  

Special Requirements: 

• Ability to keep information confidential.
• Must possess an outgoing personality. -  Must possess honesty and integrity.
• Must always be courteous and tactful.
• Must treat others with kindness and respect.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner to members and staff.
• Ability to appear for work on time.
• Ability to interact well with co-workers.
• Ability to understand and follow posted rules and procedures.
• Ability to follow directions from a supervisor.

Education and/or Experience: 

USPTA or PTR Certified Professional achieved or in progress preferred.

Participation in accredited Continuing Education programs.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work expected to be performed for this role at Westwood Country Club. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. All job requirements are subject to possible modifications and will be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of other employees. This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instruction and perform other job-related duties when requested by their supervisor, in compliance with federal and state laws. Listed requirements are representative of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform this job successfully. Employees must possess these essential abilities to perform the assigned position proficiently. This job description may be changed or updated at any time. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.