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:
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Teach fundamental skills, techniques and strategies to enhance players’ performance
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Deliver consistent quality lessons in a safe and secure learning environment.
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Play a key role in delivering junior and assist with adult programming.
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Deliver after school and summer camps for kids.
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Conduct group and individual tennis lessons for various ages and skill levels.
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Provide quality leadership and a positive, highly visible, and engaging style with accessible and approachable personality.
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Attend/Assist with Social Events when needed.
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Initiate and maintain open dialog with Dan Vila - RLTC Tennis Director
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Learn to use Club Automation (lesson & court booking system)
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Be personable & outgoing with the ability to engage members of all ages and playing levels.
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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
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Tennis Canada Instructor or Club Professional 1 certification.
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Previous coaching and/or playing experience is an asset.
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Member in good standing with the Tennis Professionals Association.
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Current First Aid certification.
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Strong leadership and communication skills including effective resolution skills.
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Passionate for the sport, with an energetic & dynamic personality to engage players.
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Strong relationship building, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
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Ability to interact professionally with students, parents and RLTC staff.
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Good organizational and administration skills; accustomed to using online resources/software for booking camps and lessons.
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Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
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COMPENSATION
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Competitive hourly rate for clinics & camps
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Revenue-share model for private & small group lessons (TBD)
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Opportunity to gain valuable coaching experience
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Access to club facilities and resources
APPLY/CONTACT
All interested parties are encouraged to send an email that should include the following:
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Resume and cover letter
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References
Please forward all applications to Dan Vila - RLTC Tennis Director at info@rltennis.ca.
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:
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Oversight and management of all club-related activities, working closely with the Club's Board of Directors and tennis teaching professionals
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Interacting and communicating with members as the primary professional point of contact, including in person, by phone and by email
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Hiring, training, and supervising club house staff before the season and throughout as required
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Coordinate with tennis professionals to ensure smooth delivery of tennis programming, summer camps, private lessons, etc.
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Organizing and managing club house programming and social events, such BBQ events and open house activities, with some direction from the board of directors
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Plan, control and order food and beverages
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Handling Point of Sale transactions, registrations, court bookings, and updating program information using a club software system, as required
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Manage RLTC’s financial records, including membership, invoices, payments, etc.
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Performing and supervising service-related tasks, including serving food and beverages, clearing, tidying, and cleanup
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Establishing and monitoring tennis court maintenance schedules and protocols
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Communicate to the membership through e-mail, newsletters and social media.
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Setting up and closing of club house and facilities both pre and post season
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On-going reporting to the Board of Directors on all club activities
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Experiences which are an asset:
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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
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Highly organized personality
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Service-oriented with excellent people skills
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Must feel comfortable with learning new software
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Ability to multitask
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Some knowledge of tennis and its rules
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Spoken French is an asset but not a requirement
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Work Term:
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Start date flexible. Latest start date April 1, 2025
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Full-time 40-hour work week during Club regular season from April 1, 2025 to November 14, 2025
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Opportunity for part-time hours on flexible basis between January to April
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The work schedule will include some weekends
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Pay:
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Pay scale commensurate with experience
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Opportunity for bonus pay based on targeted metrics
To apply, please send your cover letter and resume to info@rltennis.ca.


