Tennis Teaching Professional (On-Call)

Property: Wild Dunes Resort Isle of Palms, SC	Managed by: Destination Hotels & Resorts Englewood, CO

Responsibilities for this Position

• GENERAL PURPOSE:
• Tennis teaching professional will possess exceptional customer service and a strong work ethic on and off the tennis court.
• This position will be responsible for on-court instruction, assisting with pro shop operations, and helping administer tennis court and facility maintenance.
• The Wild Dunes Tennis Operation pride ourselves in running one of the top tennis resorts in the world which makes this position unique because teaching professionals will also aid in coordinating any special request, handling tennis groups, and following up on inquiries left by guests.
• He or she is responsible for maintaining up to date and accurate information about the tennis center or any other current activities here at Wild Dunes Resort.
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• This is an on-call/as needed position.
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• DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Teach lessons and clinics to resort guests and members
• Have lesson book open for lessons as requested by the Tennis director and Head Professional
• Assist in all club functions (tournaments, tennis socials, etc.)
• Participate in Monday night exhibitions
• Conduct round robins as needed
• Participate in weekend coverage as assigned
• Perform required court and facility maintenance duties
• Perform required pro shop duties
• Perform any other reasonable related duties as requested
• Exhibit professional behavior at all times
• Maintain professional appearance and work uniform
• Answering the phone enthusiastically and with professional etiquette.
• WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The individual must realize they will teach set daily hours and hours by request.
• The tennis working environment during peak season is intense and requires a sharp and focused mind to give the member or guest their best possible tennis experience.

Job Requirements

• Must be a citizen of this country or possess a valid work permit.
• KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge of tennis and enthusiasm for the game of tennis are essential credentials for the applicant.
• The individual should have good communication skills and be energetic while performing teaching requirements.
• Tennis instruction of any kind is preferred but not necessary as long as the individual has a strong playing background.
• Experience in resort tennis is preferred but not necessary.
• SKILLS:
• Excellent Communication skills- both verbal and written required
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Good interpersonal skills required
• Excellent listening skills required
• Basic mathematical skills required
• Strong attention to detail
• ABILITIES:
• The ability to work well as a team as well as individually at times
• Ability to multi-task in a high paced environment
• Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English
• Must be adaptable and flexible to change
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and be able to work weekends and holidays
• To remain calm and professional at all times
• Ability to work under varying weather conditions
• Be able to make quick decisions and possess good judgment
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds
• EDUCATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:
• High school diploma, GED, or the equivalent previous work experience required
• Some College course work in Hospitality is preferred

• Must live in the local area or within commuting distance.

Compensation

Wage	$10.00 per hour
Hours	ON CALL

Benefits

Paid Vacation	Yes
Personal Leave	Yes

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance Vision Insurance Matching 401k - immediately vested Company Hotel Travel Benefits Medical Flex Spending Accounts

Employee Referral Program up to $5,000 Fantastic Work Environment Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Personal Leave An Equal Opportunity Employer We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.

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Wild Dunes Resort
5757 Palm Boulevard Isle of Palms, SC 29451	Phone  (843) 886-2265 Reservations  (843) 886-6000

Management

Managed by	Destination Hotels & Resorts - Englewood, CO
Owned by	Lowe Enterprises

Property Description

Wild Dunes Resort is located on the northern tip of the Isle of Palms, a barrier island off South Carolina that's just 30 minutes from the charm and grace of historic Charleston. This 1,600-acre oceanfront paradise features championship golf, nationally ranked tennis, one of the nation's top-ranked family recreation programs, extensive meeting facilities, over two miles of pristine beach and four outstanding resort restaurants. Offering a wide choice of accommodations - from the luxurious Boardwalk Inn to lovely villas and exclusive homes with spectacular views of fairways, lagoons or the Atlantic Ocean - this exquisite South Carolina resort is the perfect choice for everything from romantic getaways to family vacations and business meetings. Wild Dunes Resort, Charleston's Island Resort, is a full service resort located on the northern tip of the Isle of Palms, 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. The Four Diamond-rated Boardwalk Inn offers 93 luxurious guestrooms and spacious suites, fine dining and elegant meeting space just steps from the beach. Situated in the heart of Wild Dunes Resort, the Boardwalk Inn is within easy walking distance of the resort’s recreational centers and conference facilities. Wild Dunes offers a variety of spacious, beautifully furnished villas, cottages and homes with full kitchens and laundry facilities. Offering one to six bedrooms, and unsurpassed views of nature, all lodging is convenient to the resort’s world-class amenities, restaurants and meeting facilities.

Why People Like to Work for Us

WHO WE ARE: Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become the country's second largest independent hospitality management company with more than 7,500 employees, over 7,000 guest rooms, and more than $1.5 billion in assets under management. We are a subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development. Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $6 billion in prominent real estate assets nationwide. Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business and service plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size. This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring a different perspective to the hotel management business. OUR CULTURE: Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with Destination Hotels & Resorts. Our associates are proud to work here! ======================================= Wild Dunes Resort The Wild Dunes Resort is one of the premier employers in the area. We have one of the lowest turnover rates of resorts in this part of the country. We really train our employees so they are in tune with serving our guests.

Awards

AAA Four Diamond awarded to the Boardwalk Inn Mobile Four Star awarded to the resort Top 10 children's recreation program in the US Top 10 tennis program in the US

Property Statistics

Number of rooms 393 Sq. ft. of meeting space 15,000		Our top markets    Leisure  Group  Corporate Peak season May - October Computer software springer miller, microsoft applications, delphi
		Number of F&B outlets 4

Food & Beverage Outlets

Restaurants  Deli  Family  Fine Dining  Seafood

Lounges  Entertainment  Poolside

Amenities

Hotel Amenities
15 Outdoor Pools 1 Health Club 17 Outdoor Tennis Courts 36 Holes of Golf 1 Gift Shop 3 Retail Outlets Business Center Beauty salon/barber	Concierge services Data ports In-room coffee/tea In-room safe Minibar Newspaper (Mon-Fri) Beaches

Internet Links

Wild Dunes Resort http://www.wilddunes.com

Destination Hotels & Resorts http://www.destinationhotels.com

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Job #118135 — Tennis Teaching Professional (On-Call)

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