Seasonal Assistant Tennis Pro

About Us

At Claremont Resort & Club, we believe that exceptional hospitality starts with extraordinary people. For over a century, our iconic resort has set the standard for luxury and service in the Bay Area. We take pride in creating memorable experiences for our guests—and a rewarding, inclusive workplace for our colleagues. Situated on 22 acres in the Berkeley and Oakland Hills, Claremont Resort & Club seamlessly blends its rich 19th-century history with the modern day to offer the very best of the Bay Area. Guests dine with friends at Limewood, relax at our urban oasis, The Spa at the Claremont, and discover total wellness at The Club at the Claremont- all while taking in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay.

Overview

The Assistant Tennis Professional is responsible for assisting in the execution of the club’s tennis programs, including lessons, clinics, tournaments, and events. This individual will provide high-quality instruction to players of all ages and skill levels, contribute to member engagement, and support the overall growth and success of the tennis program within the semi-private club and resort setting.

Responsibilities

Instruction & Coaching:

• Provide private and group tennis lessons to members, guests, and junior players.
• Assist in organizing and running clinics, camps, and special events.
• Offer guidance and skill development tailored to players of various levels.
• Promote a fun, engaging, and professional atmosphere on the courts.

 

Member Engagement & Program Development:

• Foster strong relationships with members to enhance participation and retention.
• Assist in the development and implementation of innovative tennis programs to attract new members.
• Support competitive and social events, including leagues, tournaments, and mixers.
• Encourage junior player development and participation in club events.

 

Operational Support:

• Maintain and ensure the proper use of tennis equipment, pickle equipment, including ball machines, nets, and racquets.
• Assist in court maintenance and scheduling to ensure an optimal playing experience.
• Provide excellent customer service and serve as a club ambassador.
• Collaborate with resort staff to integrate tennis offerings for hotel guests.

Qualifications

• USPTA or PTR certification (or willingness to obtain within six months).
• Attendance/ Punctuality and Dependability: Depended upon to report to work at the scheduled time, is seldom absent from work, and keeps unplanned absences to a minimum.  The Employee follows company policy of reporting/planning absences and going through the correct channels to request time off.  Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner, is conscientious about assignments and deadlines.
• Normal Work Schedule: Flexible to accommodate 5, 9.5-hour workdays or another variation of 47.5 hours per week with extensive overtime during peak business periods, 30 minutes for lunch unpaid.
• Teamwork and Flexibility: Ability to help and share knowledge or expertise with others. Responds and adapts positively to new ideas, requests, and/or changing situations. Provides meaningful feedback and responds well to constructive criticism.
• Communication and contact: Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.  Presents information and expresses ideas in a clear, concise, and in a well-organized manner; demonstrates grammatical prose when drafting letters, memoranda, and other forms of written communication. Listens attentively and provides appropriate feedback to ensure understanding.
• Relationships with others: Provides cooperative, responsive, and courteous service to clients and staff.  Exhibits a professional and courteous demeanor and responds positively, yet quickly to special requirements or circumstances; works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Initiative and Productivity: Initiates work activities, seeks responsibility, and makes efforts to improve knowledge and skills. The Employee thinks along original lines, finds new and effective ways of doing jobs, and makes suggestions for improvements. The volume of work consistently done in relation to the volume considered to be a standard requirement of the job. Accuracy, attention to detail, thoroughness, and neatness.
• Judgment and Analytical Ability: Seeks clarification when unsure.  Knows when to consult and when to act independently. Keeps supervisor informed of status and potential problems. Correctly determines work priorities and treats confidential inform