Job Title: Tennis Director-
Genesis Health Clubs- Manhattan, KS, is seeking a high energy, hardworking, ambitious, STRONG PROGRAMMER-PROMOTER, GROWER OF TENNIS, great personality, and passionate FULL TIME TENNIS DIRECTOR who is ready to lead in a dynamic tennis environment. Genesis Health Clubs has 50 health clubs of which there are 13 tennis clubs with a total of 106 tennis courts (indoor/outdoor), over 80 tennis professionals, who deliver diverse tennis programming that impacts a very large tennis / health-wellness audience. Each club has state of the art fitness, health and wellness – evidenced by over 60 group fitness activities and the best in training equipment. Genesis Tennis is currently recognized in the industry at one of the top 4 Tennis Companies in the US. Genesis Health Clubs has a very strong Personal Training program that engages members on their personal betterment journey. Please review our website www.genesishealthclubs.com to take a look at our brand and story.
Under the direction of the National Tennis Director, the Tennis Director main focus is to GROW TENNIS- by growing their professional team in # of pros, bettering each professional, and delivering high energy programming. The Tennis Director administers the policies, procedures and programs of the Club relating to Tennis. This position supervises all tennis professionals, manages the tennis facilities, and works with all club departments. The Tennis Director is responsible for staff supervision and scheduling, budget accountability, programming, promoting & communicating, providing a broad offering of private and group instructional opportunities, and maximizing member’s access to and enjoyment of the tennis and the entire club.The general roles and responsibilities of the Tennis Director include the following:• Being a passionate and inspirational ambassador and advocate for tennis with the ability to require the same from each member of the tennis staff.• Enthusiastically encourage member participation by planning events to promote the sport. Organize, schedule and manage tournaments, clinics, social events, and other tennis related activities.• Create, develop, and execute a cadre of programming options for young to older adults. This is a must for this position. You will have to teach your own lessons – however your overall focus and intention must be on the growth of the overall program – from participation to revenue generation. • Provide private and group lessons to both adults and children, as well as oversee lessons taught by all staff professionals.• New player programming for adults and youth will be key for success in this position. This includes Cardio Tennis, Play Tennis Fast for adults, and Net Generation for Youth.
Prepare tennis promotional items, events, programs that are communicated through all effective communication paths – phone calls, email, text, social media, face to face promotions, etc that get results. • Responsible for the annual budget process, monthly financial performance and bi-weekly payroll management.• Responsible for the court playing environment from a safety and cleanliness experience.
Goals
#1- GROW TENNIS!
To operate an increasingly profitable tennis program
To constantly improve tennis revenue
To attract new members to the club
To lower the attrition rate
To develop your professionals both on and off the court
To provide programs year round so that you retain your professionals
Responsibilities
Supervise your team of employees
Hire and train your team
Have the appropriate number of professionals
Constantly coach your team – goal setting – discipline –motivation
Administer payroll on a timely basis
Maintain personal and management files on your team
Organize and run staff meetings to keep your team informed
Assure that your team follows all the club policies
Monitor court usage
Programming
Professionally run all tennis programs
Create new programs
Make sure the club is represented appropriately and professionally in all tennis literature
Prepare budgets and P/L’s for all programs
Schedule and staff all programs within budgetary guidelines
Facilities
Keep courts and tennis areas to club standards
Safety is your number on concern
Keep all equipment in good repair
Personal Requirements
You must be beyond a hard worker – you must be ambitious. You must be driven to exceed goals. You need to be a person who wants yourself, your team, your tennis programs to be the BEST.
Teach 32-35 hours per week
Be part of the clubs management team
Serve as manager on duty when required
Abide by all club rules – lead by example
Use Club Eyes
Set an example in member service
Have an extremely positive attitude
Fiscal Responsibility – Manage by Stats / Numbers
Statistics
Total revenue
Number of Participants
Member satisfaction
Net profit
Payroll percentage
Individual Professionals hours taught
Team hours taught
Number of Comp Hits and conversions
DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/ QUALIFICATIONS:• College degree strongly preferred.• Over 3-5 years of Head Professional or Tennis Director experience or high leadership drive and capabilities.• USPTA and/or PTR Certified, high rating preferred. • Level of Play 4.5+ or college play experience. • Positive, engaging, honest, respectful, dedicated, and caring, with a sincere desire to provide a high level of personalized service. All the things you would expect in a successful professional. • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. High professional skills.
COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:
Competitive Salary, Hourly, and Performance Incentive.
Employee Relationship / At Will Employer
Health Benefits / Retirement Plan
Opportunity to work in a progressive / dynamic / success driven culture.
The selected candidate will begin employment as soon as possible / available.Email cover letter, references, and resume the evidences success in the industry.
Send Information to: Mike Woody, National Tennis Director, Genesis Health Clubs, woody@genesishealthclubs.com . Email submittal preferred.