JOBPOSTINGS

The Lake Forest Club is seeking a full-time professional to serve as the Head Racquets Professional beginning in April of 2023

About The Club - The Lake Forest Club was established in 1958 and serves the community as family-oriented gathering place for friends, neighbors to recreate, dine and socialize We offer members a premier and professional destination for racquets (tennis, platform tennis, pickleball), aquatics (multiple pools, swim team), and full-service dining (restaurant, bar, banquets) In it’s 64 years of existence, established itself as one of the North Shore’s preeminent swim, racquet and social clubs The LFC states its founding mission: “ …to offer its members, great recreational activities and it does so first as a sporting club.”

The Racquets Program - The Lake Forest Club has a large and active racquets program that plays on 12 har-tru tennis courts, 4 platform tennis courts and 2 pickleball courts. LFC has a very active adult program that has 12 ladies teams that play in the NSWPTL, 12 men ’ s teams that play in the CPTC and 8 ladies teams that play in the NSWTL With over 300 hundred families the junior program is also very active

About The Position - The Head Racquets Professional is a year-round position assisting and leading in tennis, platform tennis and pickleball programs, lessons and events The position will have administrative responsibilities and will report directly to the Director of Racquet Sports

Responsbilities will include but are not limited to: managing part-time staff, directing programs in tennis, platform tennis and pickleball, assisting in member communications, coordinating club events, private lessons and instruction.

A successful candidate will be career oriented, charismatic personality, playing ability at least a 5 0 or nationally ranked level and teaching experience in racquet sports U S P T A and P T R certifications for tennis, platform tennis and pickleball are preferred but not mandatory.

The position includes a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary and lesson revenue

Interested candidates should contact Jason Love (Director of Racquet Sports) by March 31st with a resume, cover letter and letters of recommendation.

Jason Love

Jason love@lakeforestclub com

Director of Racquet Sports Lake Forest Club

Position Title: Tennis Professional

Location: Mercy HealthPlex Anderson

Type: Part time

Summary: Our facility is managed by Power Wellness Management, a company that specializes in managing state-of-the-art medically integrated health and fitness centers Power Wellness is a medical fitness industry pioneer who improves the lives of clients with a unique and customized approach to medical fitness center development and management The part time Tennis Professional would be asked to teach group lessons, private lessons, and assisting with special events

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1 Provide beginning through advanced instruction (private and group) for all levels of players 2 Design and implement tennis lesson plans 3 Properly evaluate students for placement in lesson groups or leagues 4 Organize and run competitive tennis events and tournaments 5 Assist members with ball machine use and other tennis equipment needs 6 Attend all scheduled and required meetings 7. Assist with sale of pro shop items 8. Program Development: a. Assist in developing and coordinating member retention activities. b. Maintain accurate records for classes 9. Assist with tennis court cleanliness and general maintenance 10 Enforce club policies and rules and assist with promotional activities and events 11 Participate in Company's HIPAA and related training 12 Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: • Minimum 4.0 player ability and/or collegiate player required • PTR or USPTA certification or minimum 3 years of experience preferred • Ability to string rackets preferred • Knowledgeable of various types of local league play, especially USTA • Ability to walk or stand for a minimum of one hour without sitting • Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds • Ability to demonstrate tennis stroke production and technique • CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness) • Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner.

~Highlights: Our facility has 6 indoor courts; 2 racquetball courts; 2 basketball courts; spinning studio; Barre studio; yoga studio; 6 lap lane pool – 25metre; warm water therapy pool; full service men ’ s and women ’ s locker room with whirlpool, sauna and steam rooms; Massage therapy; Child sitting services.

Upon hire employee will receive full complimentary membership. Employees will also receive 20% off select services provided

~Part time position can lead to full time position if candidate is interested in becoming Full Time at a later date

~Teaching Professionals can vary from $15 -$35 per hour based on teaching experience, certification and playing background. ~Off court bonus pay can be applied to projects as assigned by Tennis Manager on an as needed basis Rate is currently $10 per hour (off court)

For more information contact: Linda Stafford, Lvbstafford@MercyHealthplex com