Assistant Tennis Pro

Job Title:

Assistant Tennis Professional  

Reports to:  

Director of Racquets & VP of Operations 

Department/Group:

Tennis 

Effective Date:

8/17/26

Location:

On Site

Travel Required:

No

Position Type:

Non-Exempt / Seasonal Full-Time

On Call:

No

Job Purpose:

We are seeking an energetic, professional, and service-oriented individual to serve as an Assistant Tennis Professional within The Gasparilla Inn’s Tennis Department. This position combines high-quality tennis and pickleball instruction and programming with member and guest service, pro shop operations, programming, and daily court preparation and maintenance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent instructional and communication skills, a commitment to superior customer service, and the ability to contribute to all aspects of the Racquets operation. When not teaching lessons or clinics, this position will assist with overseeing daily pro shop and front desk operations, court maintenance, and other departmental responsibilities to ensure an exceptional member and guest experience.

Job Duties:

• Exhibits and upholds The Gasparilla Inn’s Peoples Charter in all interactions with members, guests, and fellow employees.

Tennis Instruction

• Assist the Director of Tennis with planning and leading engaging, high-quality lessons and clinics.
• Provide private, semi-private, and group instruction to juniors and adults across a wide range of skill levels.
• Develop lesson plans tailored to players’ abilities, goals, and development needs.

• Assist with the planning and execution of clinics, round robins, camps, tournaments, mixers, and special events.
• Provide constructive feedback and monitor player progress.
• Stay informed on current teaching methods, tennis techniques, rules, and industry trends.
• Promote private lessons, clinics, tournaments, and other Racquets programming to members and guests.

Pro Shop, Front Desk & Member Service

• Assist with overseeing daily pro shop and front desk operations, including sales, inventory, merchandising, reservations, and member and guest service.
• Welcome members and guests, answer questions, and assist with court and lesson reservations.
• Check in members and guests for lessons, clinics, and court reservations.
• Schedule lessons and court reservations.
• Process retail sales and daily point-of-sale transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with merchandise displays and inventory.
• Assist with supporting, training, and providing direction to pro shop staff as needed.
• Respond to member and guest inquiries and concerns in a professional, courteous, and helpful manner.
• Maintain a clean, organized, professional, and visually appealing pro shop and front desk environment.
• Assist with promotions and special events related to the pro shop and Racquets programming.

Court & Facility Operations

• Assist with daily court preparation and maintenance, including grooming Har-Tru courts, sweeping and lining courts, maintaining proper playing conditions, and preparing courts for play.
• Prepare courts and equipment for lessons, clinics, tournaments, and special events.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures for the Tennis Department.
• Ensure courts, equipment, pro shop areas, and Racquets facilities are clean, organized, and presented to the highest standards.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Racquets and fellow team members to provide an exceptional member and guest experience.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Assignments:

This is a Seasonal Full-Time position and requires flexibility and availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on seasonal business demands.

This position is in various settings on the property. The position requires 90% standing, bending, twisting, kneeling, pushing, sprinting, pulling, sitting, and a moderate to high degree of physical exertion while instructing guests and members. The employee will need to lift approximately 50 lbs.

This position will need to be able to safely drive a golf cart and may have frequent exposure to outside weather conditions throughout the day. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The Gasparilla Inn is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Gasparilla Inn is fortunate enough to offer our employees a Drug Free Workplace.

Acknowledgement:

By signing below, I, ___________________________, understand that this job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. I also understand that should I have any questions regarding the expectations of my position here at The Gasparilla Inn that I can either speak with my supervisor or Human Resources

By signing below, I have reviewed and received a copy of this job description. I understand all the items on this job description and I acknowledge that I am responsible for fulfilling the requirements, qualifications and duties of this position.

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Qualifications and Requirements:

Required: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Tennis teaching certification (PTR, USPTA) preferred.
• 3–5 years of relevant tennis coaching or teaching experience at a club or recreational level.
• In-depth knowledge of tennis rules, techniques, instruction, and gameplay. Knowledge of pickleball
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Must be flexible and available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to teach, inspire, and motivate players of all ages and skill levels
• Ability to work both on court and in the pro shop/front desk throughout the workday.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in retail, pro shop operations, or supervisory roles.
• Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer applications.
• Strong customer-service orientation — approachable, professional, and courteous.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, members, and guests.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.