Job Opening: Assistant Pro, Racquet Club of Philadelphia
June 17, 2011 ABOUT THE RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Racquet Club of
Philadelphia is a private athletics club, featuring squash, real
tennis, and racquets facilities.
The Assistant Professional reports to the Head Professional and works
closely with the rest of the Pro Shop staff and Athletics Committee to
manage the day-to-day needs of the Pro Shop, including teaching lessons
at all levels, record keeping and billing, partner-matching,
administration of in-house leagues, running tournaments, stringing
racquets and sewing balls.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and
an outgoing, friendlymanner. S/he will possess outstanding
organizational skills and the ability to handle many tasksat once.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Publicizing, marketing and documenting 30+ annual squash, racquets and real tennis
events
• Marketing racquet sport participation to members
• Managing and administrating various internal initiatives and programs to increase
participation in all sports
• Overseeing the growth and development of junior programs in squash and real tennis
• Teaching private lessons and maintaining a loyal customer base of athletes
• Liaising informal matches
• Corresponding with members on a daily basis
• Working with other members of the RCOP staff to execute events
• Daily equipment management, including stringing racquets and sewing balls
SKILL SETS/CHARACTERISTICS
• Excellent people skills with a focus on involving others
• The ability to teach at all levels and abilities
• Organizational skills to manage and market Pro Shop events as well as the day-to-day
operations of the Pro Shop
• A reliable, team-oriented individual with the ability to grasp the big picture
• A person of high ethical standards
• A positive outlook and generally enthusiastic demeanor
EDUCATION: Undergraduate Degree preferred
COMPENSATION: Will be commensurate with experience
Please forward resumes to:
Rob Whitehouse Jack Graham
Head Professional Athletics Chairman
RACQUET CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA
215 S. 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102