Tennis Professional, Tennis Center
Indiana University

Department

TENNIS CENTER (BA-TENN-IUBLA)

Job Summary

The primary role of this position is to provide instruction to junior tennis players through individual lessons and group clinics. The Assistant Tennis Professional implements the instructional plans designed by the Head Tennis professional with the involvement of the Assistant Professionals.

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees programming.
  • Provides instruction to Junior tennis players through individual lessons and group clinics.
  • Implements the instructional plans designed by the Director of Tennis with the involvement of the Head Tennis Professional.
  • On court instruction, lesson planning, communication with players and their parents, court set-up, and evaluation of player performance.
  • Provides a quality instructional experience to ensure retention of current Juniors and recruitment of new players.
  • Meets instructional goals established for number of lessons and clinics as well as revenue levels.
• Assists student personnel.
  • Assists the Head Tennis Professional with hiring, instructing, evaluating, and mentoring of the temporary tennis lessons staff.
  • Supervises and instruct the temporary tennis lessons staff assisting with the juniors program.
  • Assists the Head Tennis Professional in the Professional Tennis Training Program for Career Professionals with evaluations and presentations.
  • Works alongside Head Tennis Professional in developing and implementing a staff instructional program in the techniques and practices of teaching group and individual tennis lessons as well as tennis programming.
  • Assists Head Tennis Professional in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with other members of the tennis community on a local, regional and national level.
  • Devises partnerships and cooperative plans which encourage cooperation and enhance community tennis program resources with Head Tennis Professional.
• Manages operations and professional development.
  • Fulfills administrative and operational duties including participation reports, clinic attendance, program evaluations, junior program annual report, calendar of events, determining the annual fiscal needs of the junior tennis program, and assist with reviewing, correcting, and submitting the temporary lessons staff bi-weekly hourly payroll.
  • Participates as a team member in the daily operation of the Tennis Center, understanding and implementing assigned duties and responsibilities to support Tennis Center goals and objectives, work cooperatively with other administrative members, receiving and sharing information, soliciting input, collaborate with IU Varsity tennis coaches, identify operational and interpersonal issues, and facilitate the development of problem-solving solutions.
  • Assists with programming of selected adult tennis programs such as Cardio Tennis, Fast Feed Clinic, and Women's Tennis Travel Team.
  • Provides night/weekend/holiday coverage as part of the professional staff on-call rotation system.
• Assists with other responsibilities as needed.
  • Plans and directs tennis tournaments including one of the largest in Southern Indiana IU Junior.
  • Participates in professional development through attending conferences and workshops to stay abreast of current tennis trends and education Supervise and instruct the temporary tennis lessons staff assisting with the juniors program.
  • Recommends new programs and program changes based on current trends in the tennis industry to ensure achievement of program goals.
  • Remains current with all tennis certifications.

General Responsibilities

• Provides on court tennis instruction
• Evaluates player performance
• Designs, implements, and evaluates instructional plans
• Assists with hiring, instructing, evaluating, and mentoring of the temporary tennis lessons staff
• Plans, markets, organizes, and directs tennis tournaments, tennis programs, and traveling teams
• Participates in administrative tasks such as reporting, evaluations, budgeting, and programming

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years teaching experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Certification (Professional) upon date of hire
• 4.5 National Tennis Rating, Program (playing level)

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty

Working Conditions / Demands

This position requires both sedentary work and long durations of movement about the workspace. It requires the ability to move and transport objects and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

This is an in-person position.

Indiana University Bloomington

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$53,000 annually

Work Hours

This position requires the ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends, to support programs.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Core

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Athletic Affairs

Job Family: Recreational Sports
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