Racquet Sports Professional Job at MOUNTAINTOP GOLF AND LAKE CLUB INC in Cashier

Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club is a private family club nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Our mission is to deliver high quality experiences through services focused on our Core Values and aimed at enriching the lives of each club member at Mountaintop! Because of our culture and focus on providing outstanding services, we are confident that your employee experience here will be inspiring and rewarding.

Job Title: Racquet Sports Professional

Reports To: Executive Director of Golf and Recreation

Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full-time, seasonal (4 months)

Position Summary: The Racquet Sports Professional at Mountaintop Golf & Lake Club is responsible for driving all tennis and pickleball-related aspects including but not limited to pickleball and tennis lessons, clinics, camps, events, tournaments, daily maintenance, etc.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fostering a friendly, inclusive, and welcoming racquet community for members by getting to know members personally and introducing them to like-skilled and like-minded players.
• Serving as a personable and energetic ambassador for Mountaintop and its racquet program, proactively encouraging members to participate in skill-appropriate clinics, lessons, tournaments, and social events.
• Run and help facilitate holiday tournaments.
• Maintain strict professionalism in all relationships and interactions with members, guests, and staff.
• Providing a visible, friendly, and encouraging presence on- and off-court and be readily available to members to ensure that all members and their guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention to all their racquet needs.
• Continuously evaluating and enhancing Mountaintop’s racquet programming and facilities based on participation, participant feedback, and financial performance.
• Ensuring sufficient instructional programs (clinics, private lessons, and summer camps) meeting the needs of the membership across age groups (e.g., juniors, teens, adults, seniors) and skill levels.
• Envisioning and designing fun and innovative racquet-related events to engage and excite the membership.
• Driving event participation by proactively communicating about upcoming events and encouraging members to sign up.
• Maintaining a safe and healthy physical environment for all members, guests, and staff.
• Reporting maintenance needs to Outdoor Pursuits Director in a timely manner.

Qualifications:

• Competitive racquet player at the collegiate or professional level.
• Demonstrates ability to plan and meet timelines and to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Personal passion for tennis and pickleball and demonstrated experience fostering a love of the game in players regardless of skill level.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Friendly and diplomatic demeanor, and ability to remain composed in stressful situations.
• Must be able to work with little supervision, withstand long periods of standing, bending, crouching, reaching & running, lift 50+ pounds, work in non-temperature-controlled environments.
• First Aid, CPR & AED certification.

Benefits:

Mountaintop offers complimentary shift meals when Clubhouse is open, employee housing based on availability, employee golf privileges, and employee discounts on select merchandise and services.

Pay and Compensation:

Competitive Base Pay with additional split for lessons and clinics.