Tennis Professional, Wellnes, Spa & Fitness

Position Overview

The Tennis Professional is responsible for creating tennis programs, providing individual and group instruction, and promoting sales of tennis equipment. This position reports to the Wellness Director.

• Employment Status:
  Part Time
• Pay Range: $18 per hour + commission
• Non-Teaching Rate – $18 per hour / Teaching Rate – 75% commission per session
• Location:
  
  Rio Verde, 20 minutes north of Scottsdale, Arizona

New hourly full‑time team members working 30 hours or more per week will be eligible for medical, dental, and life insurance plans the month following 60 days of full‑time employment.

Full‑time team members are eligible to accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) at a rate of 120 hours per year and for 7 paid holidays annually. Part‑time team members are eligible for paid sick leave in accordance with state guidelines. All team members 21 years and older may participate in the 401(k) plan after 30 days of service.

• Communicate the core values and mission of Blue Star Resort & Golf (BSRG) to support the achievement of company goals.
• Develop safe, professional, and comprehensive tennis lessons and programs to ensure students develop on a pathway that encourages continued involvement.
• Offer private, group, and clinic lessons in accordance with BSRG policies.
• Ensure students understand tennis rules, scoring procedures, safety rules, and tennis etiquette.
• Identify inactive tennis players and re‑engage them in appropriate programs.
• Maintain a professional, confidential instructor‑client relationship and uphold the code of ethics.
• Assess client contraindications that may prevent safe tennis play, or modify instruction and customize training based on the client’s individual needs and/or physical limitations.
• Be aware of safety requirements and report unsafe conditions or accidents to the supervisor.
• Create and maintain client cards, instruction records, and client notes when appropriate.
• Know tennis shop products and club services, suggest beneficial products and services, and promote sales of racquets, strings, and other tennis equipment.
• Observe league and ladder match play periodically for member interest and to promote lessons.
• Assist with club tennis tournaments as needed.
• Return all phone calls in a timely manner (within 24 hours) and perform other administrative duties as needed.
• Attend weekly tennis staff meetings.
• Attend exhibitions, buying shows, tournaments, and educational seminars to stay current with the golf industry, as requested.
• Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Must be highly customer oriented and responsive with a strong need for closure.
• Able to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities and assignments.
• Strong team‑building skills, including the ability to lead, cooperate, and motivate.
• Must be a role model and able to live our Blue Star core values:
  • Honesty and Integrity
  • Respect for the Individual
  • Teamwork
  • Competitive Spirit

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of related experience preferred.
• Skilled in golf and tennis; experience teaching lessons preferred.
• Previous experience in a private country club preferred.
• Current First Aid, CPR/AED certification, and other safety certifications as required by the club.
• Ability to provide clear instructions and pay attention to a client’s physical movements at the same time; willingness to respond to client’s questions or concerns.
• Ability to explain and promote other facility services to guests.
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills with excellent customer service and the ability to respond to the needs of coworkers and clients.
• Consistently achieve high work standards; attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Demonstrate initiative, thinking, problem‑solving, and independent decision‑making based on sound judgment.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment where continuous improvement is expected.
• Requires a flexible schedule to include early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

This position works outdoors on the…