Laredo Club – Lead Tennis Professional

Overview

Laredo Country Club provides a family oriented social setting devoted to 800+ families, promoting exceptional sport, dining, and recreational experiences. With an 18 Hole golf course, driving range, 11 lit tennis courts, 3 lit pickleball courts, a basketball court, athletic field, 4 banquet halls, a fitness center and 3 restaurants. In March 2026, we will open a new Restaurant/Bar next to the Tennis/Pool, a new Tennis Pro Shop and newly renovated Aquatics Center.

Laredo Country Club is “Our Family’s Second Home”. In line with the club’s mission and vision, the club is setting their sights in the future developing a club wide master plan including major upgrades to the club house and golf course.

The Club has a professional and dedicated staff in place, many of whom have served the membership for over 10 years. The 45,000 square foot clubhouse has flexible design permitting member activities and banquet functions to be held simultaneously without conflict. The Club frequents upgrades and current plans call for a continuation of these ongoing enhancements. The Club is situated as the centerpiece for the finest residential area in the city.

The desired Lead Tennis Professional for The Laredo Country Club will be responsible for many typical duties found at high-end, private tennis/golf country clubs. Responsible for being attentive to all members and guests needs while maintaining a clean, organized work environment throughout all of the tennis operations.

Duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Welcoming members and their guests to create a world-class experience at our high-end and private facility.
• He or she will be an ambassador for the game of tennis/pickleball to our members, guests, and employees.
• Weekly operating responsibilities may include: private classes, clinics, leagues, tournaments, special events and tennis pro shop hours.
• Pickleball privates, clinics, and special events are available.
• Working with our members at all ages and levels and providing a daily presence in the tennis pro shop, tennis courts, and throughout the club.
• Teaching members of all ages and abilities. In both private/semi-private classes and junior/adult tennis and pickleball clinics.
• Directing or assisting with junior tennis development initiatives and player development.
• Directing or assisting with assigned member tournaments/events giving our members a five-star tournament experience.
• Assistance with tennis racquet stringing/merchandising, and tennis pro shop responsibilities.

The right candidate will be career goal-oriented and have the drive to grow, learn, and progress themselves as a tennis professional at one of the best facilities in the country.

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes:

• Minimum of four years of full-time tennis teaching experience (or equivalent of).
• He or she must have a strong desire for a career opportunity at The Laredo Country Club with outstanding people skills and have the five-star member service at all times.
• Strong background in Junior Tennis Development, from Red Ball, Orange Ball, Green Ball, Yellow Ball, and High Performance Tennis Training. Importance of the Athletic Development Model in your coaching resume.
• Minimum teaching 40 hours/week of private classes and clinics.
• Teaching experience with the willingness to learn and adapt and emphasis in developing strong junior and adult programs. An extensive background in developing excellent junior tournament players.
• Tournament operations background along with providing an exceptional member/guest experience. Knowledge with USTA tennis sanctioned tournaments and UTR programming.
• pickleball experience teaching and tournaments.
• % of private classes
• Commission on clinics
• Meals when on-site
• Staff agreement
• RSPA/PTR education and dues
• Health insurance provided (80% paid by club)

Please attach a resume and cover letter. All interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) is the governing body of college tennis, overseeing men’s and women’s varsity tennis at all levels – NCAA Divisions I, II and III, NAIA and Junior/Community College.