Apprentice Tennis & Squash Professional

Learning the Laws of Real Tennis and the Rules of Squash Supporting the Professionals with induction sessions members competitions, inter-club matches etc. Including developing new activities and tournaments where appropriate and promoting all events to members Managing the monthly squash leagues and keeping players informed of their progress Managing the annual squash competitions and ensuring they meet set deadlines Helping to generate court bookings by improving communication with members and other players Playing tennis and squash with members and receiving coaching sessions Learning to coach and mark matches and once trained, giving lessons, including introductory lessons to members Ensuring the court, dedans, dressing-rooms and storeroom are clean and tidy and that there is always a supply of clean towels Learning how to make balls and ensuring that there is always a sufficient supply Learning how to string racquets and make other racquet repairs Maintaining accurate court booking and financial records using the T&RA and MCC systems in place Collecting fees due from Members and other players Pro-actively selling equipment and clothing from the Professional shop in order to increase revenue Representing MCC in local and national tournaments Carrying out any other reasonable request as directed by the Head Professional or Head of Societies & Sports

Training:

At least 20% of your hours will be spent on training.

Training Outcome:

Tennis/Squash Professional.

Employer Description:
Marylebone Cricket Club (the Club) is the world’s most active cricket club, custodian of the Laws of Cricket and is also the owner of Lord’s Ground, affectionately known as the “Home of Cricket”. The MCC and Lord’s brands are renowned worldwide and are synonymous with excellence, prestige and providing an enjoyable customer experience, whether at an international cricket match or a special event.

Working Hours :
Five shifts of nine hours rostered between Monday to Sunday, including one-hour unpaid lunch on each day worked; making a total of 40 working hours. At least 20% of these hours will be spent on training.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working