Racquets Director presso Rehoboth Beach Country Club

Description

The Racquets Director is responsible for leading and improving the Club’s racquets program, which includes tennis and pickleball. This individual will deliver exceptional member experience by providing high- quality instruction, fostering a welcoming environment, and developing creative programming that engages players of all ages and skill levels. The Racquets Director will be the face of racquet sports at Rehoboth Beach Country Club, balancing on-court teaching with program development, member relations, and operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities Instruction & Programming

· Conduct group clinics, private lessons, and junior/adult classes and camps for tennis and pickleball.

· Design and execute seasonal program calendars, including social events, tournaments, and leagues.

· Create engaging, level-appropriate instruction for beginners through advanced players.

· Develop youth racquets programs to attract younger members and families.

Community Building & Member Engagement

· Build strong relationships with members, encouraging participation and fostering camaraderie.

· Organize social mixers, exhibitions, and special events that promote fun and community.

· Serve as an approachable and visible ambassador for racquet sports throughout the Club.

Operations & Leadership

· Oversee racquet facilities, ensuring courts, equipment, and amenities are well-maintained.

· Manage racquets staff, including seasonal assistants or instructors as needed.

· Provide quality leadership and a positive, highly visible, and engaging style. A genuine, accessible, and approachable personality is an essential element of success.

· Must be a passionate ambassador for all racquet sports with the ability to transfer that passion to the team members.

· Is sincerely active and visibly interactive with staff, Members, and their guests daily.

· It is positive, upbeat leader of the racquets experience who intuitively exemplifies the standards of decorum and quality necessary to meet the desired goals of RBCC.

· Is a strong “consensus builder,” recognizing the importance of having effective skills to reconcile

differences and inspire solutions for a better operation and member experience.

· Work with Club management to establish program goals, budgets, and marketing initiatives.

· Maintain accurate records of lessons, clinics, and event participation.

Requirements

Qualifications

· Proven experience as a Racquets Professional or Director, with expertise in both tennis and pickleball.

· Strong teaching background with ability to coach players of all ages and skill levels.

· Dynamic personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

· Passion for creating a welcoming and inclusive racquets culture.

· Knowledge of racquet facility operations and event management.

· Verifiable strength in strategic planning and working closely with boards, committees, and other key contributors to developing, executing, and updating strategies to success.

· A verifiable motivator and leader who can bring out the best in others by setting clear goals and expectations, holding them accountable for outcomes, providing consistent feedback, support, and through respectful interaction and professionalism.

· Someone with a history of innovation, and a champion of new ideas and initiatives, looking to consistent improvement of member experiences and operational efficiency.

· Certification by USPTA, PTR, PPR, or similar is strongly preferred.

Personal Attributes

· Energetic, enthusiastic, and professional presence.

· Creative mindset with ability to design innovative programs and events.

· Member-focused, with a genuine desire to build relationships and elevate the Club experience.

· Team-oriented leader who collaborates well with Club management and staff.

Compensation & Benefits

· Competitive seasonal compensation package commensurate with experience.

· Lesson income opportunities.

· Access to Club amenities during the season.

Intellectual Demands

· Program Development & Innovation – Ability to design creative and engaging tennis and pickleball programs that appeal to diverse age groups and skill levels.

· Strategic Thinking – Skill in planning seasonal calendars, anticipating member needs, and aligning

racquets programming with the Club’s overall mission.

· Problem-Solving – Capacity to resolve scheduling conflicts, adapt to weather-related changes, and handle unexpected operational issues with professionalism.

· Communication – Clear and persuasive communication, both verbally and in writing, to inspire participation and maintain member satisfaction.

As a full-time employee, you be entitled to 15 days (120 hours) of paid time off annually. In addition, you and your dependents will be eligible to participate in our health, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance programs as of the first of the month after your date of hire. You will also be eligible to participate in our employee retirement plan after six months of service. This plan provides up to a 4% company match.  As an added benefit, you will receive complimentary access to our fitness center, golf course, and racquets facilities. You will also be provided a free staff meal during each shift worked, employee discounts throughout the pro shop, and initial club apparel for uniforms.

This job description does not reflect all the physical, intellectual, and environmental demands of the position, including equipment. As such, we are not certifying that there may not be other physical, environmental, intellectual and or equipment operation demands associated with this position.

The employer reserves the right to change and or modify the job description based on operational needs, fiscal demands and or the individual performance of the respective employee. Furthermore, the Club employs all individuals at will and as such there is not any guarantee or contract for any term and or condition of employment.