Head Tennis Professional

Position Summary
The Granite Club is looking to hire a Head Tennis Professional To oversee the Tennis Program and implement policies and procedures as agreed to by the Tennis Committee and approved by the Director of Athletics. To promote the game of tennis to the Club membership. To provide tennis programming for all levels, ages, and abilities, to run tournaments, coach T&D teams, teach lessons and clinics, and ensure a balance of competitive, instructional, and social interaction opportunities.
Benefits of working for the Granite Club
- Healthy and delicious daily food offerings in our Staff Caf
- Extensive medical and dental benefits for Employees and their families
- Indoor parking for Employees
- Exciting and diverse Employee events for both Staff and their friends and family
- Discounted Goodlife Fitness memberships
- An Employee Wellness Program focused on both physical and mental health

Primary Responsibilities
- To provide quality programs utilizing the Adult and junior tennis pathways model.
- To teach or have qualified staff or contract professionals teach these programs as agreed upon with the Director of Athletics.
- To coordinate and administer T&D league play, ladders, round robins, winter and summer adult and junior club championships and tournaments as agreed to with the Director of Athletics.
- To work with the Director of Athletics in carrying out the administrative functions of the Section.
- To assist with the promotion of all section programs and activities.
- To be responsible for training, supervision and performance of other staff relating to the Tennis program, including professional, administrative and Sports Desk staff. Mentoring and utilization of the Racquets Coordinator to be the face of the tennis administration role to include billings, schedule of activities, bulletin boards and media screens, Committee communication, etc.
- To conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to staff, hosting staff meetings throughout the year as needed.
- To work with the Director of Athletics and Athletics Business Controller to identify budget requirements and to be accountable for the management of the tennis section budget.
- To attend quarterly meetings of the Tennis Section Committee. Giving guidance, support and direction to the committee and causing to be carried out mutually agreed upon procedures.
- To be responsible and liaison with the Past Convener for filling Tennis Committee vacancies including providing nominating names for approval.
- To assist the Social Chairman in planning social events. To lead and coordinate social functions, Pro-Am, Exhibitions as required.
- To ensure Club rules pertaining to tennis dress code, court usage, guest policies etc. are enforced along with the Club House Rules.
- To foster and maintain good relations between tennis staff, contract tennis professionals, and Members, as well as with other staff departments.
- To prepare, where required, all necessary reports, submissions, and other administrative items as requested by the Director of Athletics.
- To work with the Club’s Facilities Department to ensure the tennis courts and facilities are in good condition and standards are being met.
- To ensure the cleanliness of the Tennis Office and ball sheds and maintain to standard daily.
- To ensure all tennis balls and equipment are fully replenished and kept to standard.
- To contribute to section deadlines for the Granite News, Activity and Sport Programming Guide, and Tennis Section ESS’s ensuring promotion of all tennis programs.
- To maintain a high level of communications with other clubs and the sport governing bodies,; Tennis Professional Association, Tennis Canada and Ontario Tennis Association.
- To ensure that all trophies for events are ordered, engraved, and maintained as well as updating any section recognition boards or media screens.
- To be responsible for providing the Gold and Silver Crest recipients names for the annual Recognition Athletics and Recreation Awards Dinner.
- To communicate to Section Members in a timely manner notice of bubble installation and removal schedules, special events, tournaments, exhibitions, or any other programs which would impact the Members weekly casual booking use.
- To work with the Director of Athletics to ensure safe facilities and a safe environment.

**Qualifications**:

- Tennis Canada Club Professional 3 or Coach 3 Certification (or equivalent)
- Head Professional or Tennis Director experience or equivalent
- Excellent communications, public relations, and organizational skills.
- Computer Skills, Court Booking software knowledge.
- Pleasant personality and cooperative nature.
- Enthusiasm
- Valid First Aid/CPR-C/AED certification.
- Excellent oral and written English.

About the Granite Club
The Granite philosophy of uncompromising quality is showcased in its state-of-the-art athletic facilities, world-class events and programs for all ages, delectable dining experienc