Current Job openings at BLBC
Head of Tennis
HEAD OF TENNIS JOB DESCRIPTION
Overview:
The Head of Tennis’ contract runs from June 19 till August 18, 2023, representing a period of nine (9) weeks for the summer. The Head of Tennis will work a minimum of 30 hours/week, Monday to Friday and occasional Saturdays as needed for scheduled tournaments. Any time outside of day camp hours will be available for teaching privates, clinics, etc.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in tennis, including experience teaching players of all ages and levels, and managing junior coaches. They should have good communication skills in English and French and excellent leadership skills, as well as an understanding of members’ expectations at a private club .
The Head of Tennis Responsibilities:
- Overseeing all aspects of the tennis program at the BLBC.
- Managing a team of junior coaches, including setting weekly work schedules for camps and tennis activities, running regular staff meetings, and providing individual feedback and support.
- Developing age and level appropriate lesson plans for tennis camp and day camp.
- Teaching camps on-court five days a week, Monday- Friday. Occasional Saturdays may be required for scheduled tournaments and events.
- Creating, scheduling and promoting clinics and tennis activities for members including tournaments, round robins, clinics, tennis ladders, etc.
- Providing private and group tennis lessons to members.
- Planning and promoting Club tennis events and activities through Balle Jaune, the Club website, the bi-weekly newsletter, group emails to members, posters, and word of mouth.
- Setting up and managing the Balle Jaune activity schedule.
- Managing the opening and pre-season maintenance of the courts and ensuring that all equipment and facilities are well-maintained. Assigning court maintenance duties to staff and managing outside service providers with the support of the Facilities and Maintenance Committee.
- Maintaining a good working relationship with the Club Manager, the Board of Directors, and the Club Administrator.
- Building relationships with club members to promote and represent the program.
- Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs to ensure the highest quality of service and safety for members.
- Responding in a timely manner to emails and phone calls.
About the Contract
- Schedule: Approximately 30- 35 hours per week, June 19 through August 14, 2023 at a competitive hourly rate. Additional hours in the pre-season as required for court opening.
- Proceeds from private lessons and clinics will be paid directly to the pro at their pre-determined rate. Private lessons and private clinics will be paid by members via their BLBC account and will be paid to the pro at the same pre-tax rate charged to the member(s). The BLBC will subtract 7.5% from these amounts when paid to the pro to cover administrative fees, such as payment processing. All other tennis activities that require the pro’s management but not direct coaching (e.g., tournaments, round robins, day camps) programs will be paid by the hour in accordance with the rate established above.
Tennis Camp and Day Camp Schedule, 2023
Tennis Camps
June 19th-23rd
August 14-18
Day Camps
June 26th to June 30th
July 3rd to July 7th
July 10th to July 14th
July 17th to July 21st
July 24th to July 28th
July 31st to August 4th
August 7th to August 14th
Contact:
Amanda Dawson
Board Member Responsible for Tennis
514-562-3788
