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Requisition ID:
R-6211
Job Category:
Racquet Sports
Job Type:
Job Location:
1760 North Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60074
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Midtown Athletic Club, located at Palatine is seeking a Racquet Sports Manager to captain club racquet sports, tennis and pickleball programs and activities, who is passionate about helping members and will foster their love of racquet sports.
Check out our beautiful club here: Midtown Palatine, IL | Fitness Club and Gym
Our Culture:
· We exist to inspire people to transform their lives.
· We believe that by working together, we increase the opportunities to win together.
· We foster an environment where we share success and provide individual growth opportunities. We value kindness and we care about each other.
· Team commitment, accountability and buy-in are requirements.
Benefits best in class:
· We provide industry leading benefits (health, 401k savings, and vacation, to name only a few), and resources so that team members can deliver on our purpose – to inspire people to transform their lives.
· Midtown offers more training and development options than any other private commercial club company, including a professional development account to provide financial support for relevant education and training.
Competitive Compensation:
Based on a candidate’s credentials and experience, Midtown Racquet Sports Managers earn, including the value of the full-time benefits package, and considering an average of 15 hours of instruction per week, between $120k and $130k, annually.
Contact Midtown to pursue the Racquet Sports Manager role if you:
· You possess a minimum of 5 years of relevant racquet sports (tennis) leadership experience, and proven programming experience for groups and private instruction for adults and youth.
· Are Safe Play certified or willing to become Safe Play certified prior to hiring.
· Possess nationally recognized racquet sports certification(s).
· Display a growth mindset and are curious
· Are an enthusiastic ambassador for racquet sports - every day.
The Job:
This racquet sports manager will be the leader for all racquet sports within the club as Midtown strives to continue to be the industry gold standard for racquet sports programming. This individual is nimble and adaptable to the changing landscape of the industry and will thrive in a people environment, bringing an energetic and inspiring leadership to racquet sports programs.
Details -
Recruit and hire racquet sports coaches
Develop Midtown coaches
Focus on improving the player experience
Grow programs, events and activities player participation
Focus on retaining players
Contribute and collaborate on overall club management with senior leader team partners
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Us
We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives–and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and active communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.
Our Commitment to Candidates
We're committed to creating a positive experience for every candidate who considers a career at Midtown. In the spirit of transparency and mutual respect, we've outlined the interview process, complete with timelines, below. Whether you join our team or pursue another path, we want you to feel respected and appreciated, because, at Midtown, we believe every interaction is an opportunity to live our core values.
What you can expect after submitting your application
Within two weeks, someone from our Talent Team will review your application. If your experience doesn't align with the needs of the role at this time, we will let you know. If we'd like to move you to the next step of the process, we'll reach out to schedule the first interview.
While there can be the occasional exception, the interview process typically takes 2-3 weeks and includes the following steps.
- A 30 to 60-minute virtual Teams call with a member of the Talent Team to discuss Midtown, the role, and your background and experience.
- A 60-minute interview with the Hiring Manager, ideally in person, where you'll dive deeper into the technical side of the role.
- A 90-minute panel interview, and club tour, with members of the team and the applicable National Director (e.g. National Program Manager for fitness roles)
You'll receive an update on your application within 48 hours of each interview. Please note that, depending on the specifics of the role, it may take up to a week to finalize offer decisions.
Associate Benefits
Members of the Midtown team receive:
- Complimentary club membership
- Discounts on Midtown products and services
- Professional development allowance
- Health insurance for eligible full-time associates
- And more
