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Join Our Team at Yacht Haven Grande St. Thomas, USVI
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Position Summary
Coral Cove Tennis and Racquet Club is a new private recreation club located at Yacht Haven Grande St Thomas (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands), a world-class mixed-use development that includes retail, commercial space, restaurants, and a superyacht marina. The newly renovated club offers 1 tennis court, 4 pickleball courts, 2 padel courts, a volleyball court, as well as a lagoon-style pool and other club facilities.
We are seeking an experienced and passionate racquet sports professional to deliver exceptional instruction and customer service within a premier club environment. This role is responsible for leading a variety of racquet sports programs (tennis, padel, pickleball), including junior development, private and group lessons, clinics, leagues, and special events, as well as manage court and facility maintenance.
The ideal candidate will bring energy, expertise, and professionalism while creating a fun, engaging, and welcoming environment for players of all ages and skill levels across the club’s pickleball, padel, and tennis courts. The Professional will play an integral role in growing participation, enhancing the member’s experience, and supporting overall club operations. This position requires full-time residency on St. Thomas, USVI.
Essential Responsibilities
Instruction & Player Development
- Provide tennis, padel, and pickleball instruction through private lessons, group lessons, clinics, and camps for players of all skill levels (beginners through advanced).
- Develop and implement safe, professional, and comprehensive racquet sports programs that encourage long-term player development and participation.
- Lead junior development programs and assist players in progressing through skill pathways.
- Ensure students understand racquet sport rules, scoring procedures, safety standards, and proper court etiquette.
- Evaluate player performance and provide constructive feedback and coaching.
Programming & Events
- Assist in promoting and conducting:
- Tennis, padel, and pickleball clinics
- Private and group lessons
- Junior camps and academies
- Tournaments and leagues
- Special club events and member activities
- Support membership engagement initiatives and help increase participation in tennis programming.
- Assist with court scheduling and supervision of play.
Member & Guest Services
- Deliver exceptional hospitality and customer service to members and guests.
- Quickly and professionally respond to members and guest questions, comments, and concerns.
- Demonstrate professionalism, cooperation, courtesy, and a positive attitude at all times.
- Foster an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
Club Operations
- Enforce all club rules, regulations, and safety policies governing use of the facility and equipment.
- Ensure proper charging and recording of lesson fees, court usage, and program participation.
- Assist with maintaining racquet sports equipment, courts, and teaching areas in a clean and organized condition.
- Perform racquet stringing services as needed.
- Incorporate safe work practices into all aspects of job performance.
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of the court facilities
- Assist with additional club duties and events as assigned.
Support merchandise and pro shop operations as directed by the Club Manager. This includes inventory checks, member feedback, and point-of-sale use.
Qualifications
- Minimum one (1) year of team coaching or racquet sports (tennis, padel, and/or pickleball) instruction experience required.
- Current certification from a recognized racquet sports teaching organization required in at least one of the club’s core disciplines (RSPA formerly USPTA, PTR, IPTPA, or PCI). Certification in multiple disciplines strongly preferred given this role covers all three sports.
- Junior tennis, padel, and/or pickleball coaching and development experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work with players of all ages and skill levels.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently required to stand, walk, move, demonstrate tennis, padel, and pickleball techniques, and actively participate in instruction.
- Frequently uses hands and arms; may climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Occasionally required to sit.
- Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
- Frequently works outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Moderate noise level consistent with recreational and sporting environments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong understanding of tennis, pickleball, and padel instruction techniques and player development.
- Knowledge of tennis, padel, and pickleball rules, court operations, and tournament procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with members, guests, and staff.
- Ability to read and speak English is required to perform job duties and communicate with members, guests, and coworkers.
- CPR/First-Aid certification preferred.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Club Manager
Compensation & Benefits
- Compensation: base salary of $65,000-$75,000, commensurate with experience and certifications.
- Performance Bonus Target: 10% of base (tied to KPIs, member retention, execution goals).
- Private and semi-private member lesson commission: 70% professional / 30% club.
- Non-member / guest lesson commission: 50% professional / 50% club.
- Tournament and event programming incentive: flat fee of $250-$350 per event.
- Racquet stringing services: professional retains per-job labor fee ($25-$35 per job).
- Relocation assistance and support identifying local housing available.
- Employee discounts on club services and merchandise.
- Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within club operations.
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