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JOB POSTINGS

Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club is a private, community-based club in the heart of Rockcliffe Park, Ottawa. We have 8 courts, a practice wall, clubhouse and beautiful gardens.

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Seeking:

Junior Tennis Professional

OVERVIEW

Rockcliffe Lawn Tennis Club invites qualified candidates to apply for the Junior Tennis Professional role for the upcoming season. We are seeking a certified coach for approximately 20+ hours per week from May - October 2025. The candidate will deliver quality instruction and programming for adults and juniors, including group and private lessons, camps and clinics.


WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

A qualified coach is a teacher, mentor and role model for any club, and ultimately helps people discover and nurture a passion for tennis. RLTC is seeking qualified Tennis Coaches who can:

 

  • Teach fundamental skills, techniques and strategies to enhance players’ performance

  • Deliver consistent quality lessons in a safe and secure learning environment.

  • Play a key role in delivering junior and assist with adult programming.

  • Deliver after school and summer camps for kids.

  • Conduct group and individual tennis lessons for various ages and skill levels.

  • Provide quality leadership and a positive, highly visible, and engaging style with accessible and approachable personality.

  • Attend/Assist with Social Events when needed.

  • Initiate and maintain open dialog with Dan Vila - RLTC Tennis Director

  • Learn to use Club Automation (lesson & court booking system)

  • Be personable & outgoing with the ability to engage members of all ages and playing levels.

  • Provide members and guests with an environment that meets the values of the Club.

 

Reporting directly to Dan Vila (Tennis Director and Head Professional); in cooperation with the leadership team and coaching team, will be responsible for implementing the junior program curriculum while leading the team on the court.

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EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTS

  • Tennis Canada Instructor or Club Professional 1 certification.

  • Previous coaching and/or playing experience is an asset.

  • Member in good standing with the Tennis Professionals Association.

  • Current First Aid certification.

  • Strong leadership and communication skills including effective resolution skills.

  • Passionate for the sport, with an energetic & dynamic personality to engage players.

  • Strong relationship building, conflict resolution and customer service skills.

  • Ability to interact professionally with students, parents and RLTC staff.

  • Good organizational and administration skills; accustomed to using online resources/software for booking camps and lessons.

  • Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

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COMPENSATION

  • Competitive hourly rate for clinics & camps

  • Revenue-share model for private & small group lessons (TBD)

  • Opportunity to gain valuable coaching experience

  • Access to club facilities and resources

 

APPLY/CONTACT
All interested parties are encouraged to send an email that should include the following:

  • Resume and cover letter

  • References

 

Please forward all applications to Dan Vila - RLTC Tennis Director at info@rltennis.ca.

General Manager

General Manager

OVERVIEW

​The RLTC is seeking a seasonal full-time General Manager. Candidate should be motivated, organized, energetic, and hard-working, with excellent people skills.

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Responsibilities include:

  • Oversight and management of all club-related activities, working closely with the Club's Board of Directors and tennis teaching professionals

  • Interacting and communicating with members as the primary professional point of contact, including in person, by phone and by email

  • Hiring, training, and supervising club house staff before the season and throughout as required

  • Coordinate with tennis professionals to ensure smooth delivery of tennis programming, summer camps, private lessons, etc. 

  • Organizing and managing club house programming and social events, such BBQ events and open house activities, with some direction from the board of directors

  • Plan, control and order food and beverages

  • Handling Point of Sale transactions, registrations, court bookings, and updating program information using a club software system, as required

  • Manage RLTC’s financial records, including membership, invoices, payments, etc.

  • Performing and supervising service-related tasks, including serving food and beverages, clearing, tidying, and cleanup

  • Establishing and monitoring tennis court maintenance schedules and protocols

  • Communicate to the membership through e-mail, newsletters and social media.

  • Setting up and closing of club house and facilities both pre and post season

  • On-going reporting to the Board of Directors on all club activities

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Experiences which are an asset:

  •  Service experience, such as retail, restaurant, sports facility, or similar, which involved handling payment, reporting finances, understanding basic inventory, and customer service

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Skills which are an asset

  • Highly organized personality

  • Service-oriented with excellent people skills

  • Must feel comfortable with learning new software

  • Ability to multitask

  • Some knowledge of tennis and its rules

  • Spoken French is an asset but not a requirement

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Work Term:

  • Start date flexible. Latest start date April 1, 2025

  • Full-time 40-hour work week during Club regular season from April 1, 2025 to November 14, 2025

  • Opportunity for part-time hours on flexible basis between January to April

  • The work schedule will include some weekends

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Pay:

  • Pay scale commensurate with experience

  • Opportunity for bonus pay based on targeted metrics

 

To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to info@rltennis.ca.

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