• Tennis Professional / Sports Facility Professional

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    Working/Functional Title

     

    Tennis Professional

    Position Summary

    Leads adult and junior instructional classes and clinics for customers of the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility; assists customers with tennis equipment needs and fits customers for proper tennis equipment; works with external vendors to ensure customer equipment specifications are met and assists in the repair of equipment in order to maximize customer satisfaction; proactively markets the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility and class offerings to increase facility revenues; coordinates registration processes for tennis classes, clinics, and court use; answers customer questions about tennis operations and optimal methods of playing tennis; provides general assistance in all areas of the MSU Indoor Tennis Facility as needed, including all special events; able to use all reservation and point of sales equipment and maintains proper cashier, accounting and deposit controls for the Indoor Tennis Facility per MSU and SLE policies; maintains membership and certification through the Racquet Sports Professional Association (RSPA); this job requires significant physical effort and involves walking, standing, running, and related physical activities involved in instructing others in the game of tennis 50-75% of the time.

    Minimum Requirements

    Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing an associate’s degree in a related recreational sports area; three to five years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in instructing others in the game of tennis; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional level competitive experience in tennis required.

    Desired Qualifications

    Current Racquet Sports Professional Association (RSPA) certification or pursuing a RSPA certification; experience teaching cardio tennis; experience managing a tennis facility; experience running tennis tournaments.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Required Application Materials

     

    Cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.

     

    Work Hours

     

    Sunday-Thursday with variable hours, including evenings and weekends based on business needs.

     

    Bidding eligibility ends April 29, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.