Racquet Professional- Hope Valley Country Club
Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.
Hope Valley Country Club, located in Durham, North Carolina, and managed by Bobby Jones Links, is hiring for a Racquets Professional. Founded in 1926, Hope Valley is an elite private club featuring a classic Donald Ross designed golf course, state-of-the-art tennis facility, resort-style pool complex, and a spacious, welcoming clubhouse offering its members first-class recreation, dining, and programming. Hope Valley is ideally situated in the heart of one of Southeast’s most vibrant, exciting areas.
The Racquets Professional is responsible for providing high-quality tennis and pickleball instruction to members and guests of the private country club. This position involves teaching individual and group lessons, organizing tennis programs and events, and promoting tennis participation and engagement within the club community.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct individual and group tennis/pickleball lessons for players of all ages and skill levels, focusing on stroke development, technique, footwork, strategy, and match play.
- Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans and training programs tailored to the needs and goals of each student, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and drills.
- Provide feedback and guidance to students during lessons, emphasizing proper technique, sportsmanship, and fitness, and encouraging improvement and progression.
- Serve as Summer Racquets Camp Coordinator under the direction of the Director of Racquets.
- Organize and lead tennis clinics, camps, and workshops for adults and juniors, covering various aspects of the game, including singles and doubles tactics, specialty shots, and mental skills.
- Assist with junior development programs, including organizing tournaments, leagues, and inter/intraclub matches, and mentoring junior players in their development.
- Coordinate and oversee events and socials, including round-robin tournaments, mixers, and themed tennis parties, to promote camaraderie and community engagement among club members.
- Assist with daily/weekly, monthly court maintenance and facility upkeep, including setting up and taking down nets, maintaining court surfaces, filling water coolers, disposing of trash and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the tennis facility.
- Assist with pro shop equipment and apparel sales and stringing services, providing recommendations and advice to members on equipment selection and maintenance.
- Promote participation and membership engagement through face-to-face conversations, and outreach efforts, such as social media posts, newsletters, and community events.
- Collaborate with other professionals and team members to deliver a top-notch member experience on and off the courts.