Director of Racquets - Agawam Hunt

Director of Racquets

Reports to: General Manager

Job Classification: Exempt

Employment Category: Full-Time, Year-Round

About Agawam Hunt

Founded in 1897, Agawam Hunt is one of the original 25 USGA Member Clubs. Located minutes from downtown Providence, it is a family-friendly, year-round club featuring some of New England's finest recreational facilities. Our amenities include a historic Donald Ross-designed golf course and racquets facilities with 2 indoor hard courts, 4 outdoor Har-Tru courts, 10 grass courts, and 3 squash courts and 2 Newly added Platform Courts. Agawam hosts several prestigious grass-court tournaments annually.

Position Summary

The Director of Racquets will collaborate closely with the General Manager to create and oversee a comprehensive racquets program that encompasses tennis, pickleball, platform tennis and squash. Responsibilities include creating and managing instructional programs, setting lesson fees, overseeing court usage, handling office administration, operating the tennis shop, and organizing social programs. Programming is broad based to include, mens, ladies, juniors and co-ed programming and competitive interclub or member competitions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Proven expertise in teaching tennis at a high level preferably in a club setting.

Skills Required:

• Strong knowledge of managing a quality racquets program, for adults and juniors
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with both adults and children, with professionalism.
• Demonstrated professionalism and a commitment to excellence in teaching and program management.
• Management and supervisory experience in all facets of racquets operations, including platform tennis, pickleball, tennis and squash.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, and crouching. The ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform physical activities such as running may also be required. The position requires excellent vision, including depth perception and peripheral vision.

Work Environment

This role frequently involves exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, and requires working in a noisy environment.

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and references in PDF format to: gm@agawamhunt.org. Please include "Director of Racquets Search" in the subject line. The deadline to apply is October 31st.