Tennis Professional in Palm Beach, Florida at The Beach Club Inc

Tennis Professional
The Beach Club – Palm Beach, FL

The Beach Club is a private, oceanfront club in Palm Beach known for its intimate atmosphere, high standards of service, and exceptionally engaged membership. Proudly recognized as a Distinguished Club, a Platinum Club of the World, and a Platinum Club of America, we are seeking a full-time Tennis Professional to join our racquets team and help deliver a best-in-class tennis experience for our members and their guests.

Position Overview

The Tennis Professional will work closely with the Tennis Director to support all aspects of the tennis operation, including instruction, programming, events, and day-to-day member service. This is a highly visible, member-facing role in a refined, fast-paced country club environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-level private and group instruction for adults and juniors (clinics, drills, cardio tennis, etc.).
• Actively promote and support league play, social events, exhibitions, and Club tournaments.
• Represent The Beach Club in team tennis, exhibitions, and other play as needed.
• Assist with pro shop operations as requested by the Tennis Director, including opening/closing, member service, sales, and basic merchandising.
• Perform professional racquet stringing and minor racquet services.
• Support daily court maintenance standards (e.g., grooming, lines, nets) to ensure a consistently top-quality playing surface.
• Maintain a professional, positive, and engaging presence on and off the court, fostering strong relationships with members and guests.
• Help execute special events and collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall Club experience.

Education & Experience

• College degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a high-end private club, resort, or comparable tennis environment.
• Proven track record of building a lesson book and cultivating strong member relationships.

Certifications & Skills

• USPTA Elite Professional and/or PTR Professional (or equivalent) required or in active progress.
• Certified / trained in First Aid and CPR (or willing to obtain upon hire).
• Demonstrated stringing proficiency on modern racquet frames.
• Strong on-court communication, energy, and professionalism.
• Experience and comfort with basic clay court maintenance and tennis facility standards.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in hot and humid conditions.
• Continuous standing, walking, feeding balls, and moving on court during regular work hours.
• Frequent use of light machinery and tools related to court and shop operations.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, and moving of tennis equipment and supplies.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work at a prestigious, oceanfront private club with a highly engaged membership.
• A professional, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership.
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience.
• The opportunity to grow your teaching book, event experience, and leadership skills within a respected club operation.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.