New York Racquet & Tennis Club Seeking Assistant Squash Professional

Posted August 23, 2015

ASSISTANT SQUASH PROFESSIONAL

RACQUET & TENNIS CLUB | NEW YORK

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the Head Squash Professional with organizing and directing all club squash activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments, bookings and lessons

REPORTS TO: Head Squash Professional, Club Manager, and Games Committee Chairman

EXPECTED WORK SCHEDULE: Thursday through Monday

SKILLS REQUIRED
Demonstrated knowledge and excellence in squash singles and preferably doubles as well.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; including appropriate tone in communications with members and fellow professionals.
Extremely strong organizational skills
Proven ability to work in a team environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to learn ClubConnect, LogMeIn, Web-based email, Google Forms and R&TC online booking system

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Ensure that all members and their guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their needs
2) Provide lessons for members in the techniques and strategies of squash singles and doubles
3) String squash racquets for members to ensure 48-hour turn around
4) Be visibly present in the pro shop or on court during peak periods of play
5) Maximize court usage by encouraging play and arranging games among members
6) Assist with monitoring the booking sheets for completeness, accuracy, appropriateness of pro shop constructed games, cancellations, double bookings, notification needs etc.
7) Help ensure that unfilled games are filled
8) Help ensure members enter or report all squash match results
9) Assist with sending out daily match reminders for club championship and member guest matches
10) Assist members in using the online booking system
11) Assist members in selecting and purchasing pro shop merchandise
12) Maintain a close working relationship with other club professionals and staff
13) Work with the Head Squash Professional to maintain up to date/accurate member contact information in Outlook and the online booking system

OTHER COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:
14) Assist with the organization and administration of squash tournaments, exhibitions and in-house club events
15) Administer and enforce club policies and procedures both on and off court
16) Work with the Head Squash Professional on ways to improve the squash program and member experience
17) Help maintain and improve knowledge of the game of squash and coaching techniques
18) Work with the Head Squash, Court Tennis and Racquets Professionals to ensure that bat lockers are assigned and maintained
19) Work with the Head Squash, Court Tennis and Racquets Professionals to oversee weekend junior clinics
20) Help the Head Squash Professional keep a calendar of squash of events for the current and upcoming seasons
21) Assist with the set up and maintenance of online Google forms for entries for tournaments and events
22) Inspect and maintain cleanliness, organization, safety and repair throughout the squash court areas
If you are interested and qualified for this position, please send or email your credentials to Mr. Manek Mathur.

Mr. Manek Mathur
Racquet and Tennis Club
370 Park Avenue New York, NY 10022

manekmathur@gmail.com