Job Opening: Head Pro, Connecticut Posted June 9, 2016
Greenwich Country Club Head Squash Professional
The
Organization: Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, only 45mins from New
York City, the Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892 and is
recognized as one of the premier private clubs in the US. It is a
first-class, family-oriented club that offers a full range of amenities
including our elite 18-hole golf course, driving range, 8 tennis
courts, 4 paddle courts, 2 international squash courts and a hardball
doubles court, swimming pool, fitness facility, trap & skeet
facility, bowling alley and the area's finest dining and social
facilities.
The Converse House, originally built in 1928
as a squash house, currently holds two singles courts and a hardball
doubles court and was completely rebuilt in 2005. This facility remains
one of the best in the northeast. The squash program has one of the
strongest junior programs in the country. The club hosts a multitude of
member and member-guest events in addition to intra Club, US Squash
sanctioned Junior, and a yearly WSA singles and ISDA Pro Doubles
events.
Job Summary: The Head Squash Professional will be
responsible for management/leadership of the overall program including
teaching lessons, clinics, pro shop management, tournaments, event
direction, exhibitions, and other duties relating to the running of
this highly regarded squash program.
The Head Squash
Professional manages and organizes one of the leading Squash programs
in Greenwich, CT. The existing program runs all year and has over 60
active juniors and 50 active adult members. The successful applicant
will have to have strong administrative and interpersonal skills and
must be able to communicate with players and members of all ages.
The Head Professional will be responsible for increasing an already thriving squash community within the club through:
· Running the yearly program, establishing a 12 month forward looking calendar · Organizing intra and inter club singles and doubles tournaments · Delivering expert pro teaching through private lessons and group clinics · Running summer camps for beginner, advanced and elite players · Establishing an inviting and upbeat environment to guarantee member satisfaction · Establishing appropriate communication with members through personal interactions, emails and newsletters · Organizing and participating in exhibition matches as required · Running the GCC Squash Pro-Shop · Developing annual budgets and providing monthly reports to Club management · Being available during week days and weekends (Flexible schedule) ·
Collaborate with neighboring Country Clubs/other sports to enhance the
membership experience by cohosting initiatives to enhance
participation. · Responsible for operating budget, appropriate and timely member billing and performance of Squash Program
Requirements: · Strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills · An energetic commitment to and enthusiasm for, squash, sport and the club industry · Administrative and reporting technology skills · Strong communication and people skills
· Head Pro must demonstrate superior playing and coaching ability · A proven ability to plan, manage, evaluate and implement successful player programs at all levels · A demonstrable ability to effectively work with Assistant Pro, Management, and Members
Benefits:
GCC offers a competitive compensation package based on the level of
experience that the Head Pro brings to the position, including a base
salary, hourly lesson rate, a discretionary bonus based on performance,
a comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, short and
long term disability, comprehensive medical plan, dental insurance and
a 401k retirement plan with matching contributions. Additionally the
Club offers some meals. Interested candidates should send an
introductory email, including an updated resume, to Hagen Freihoff,
General Manager of the Greenwich Country Club, at hfreihoff@greenwichcountryclub.org
