The Ranch Country Club
Tennis Professional/Instructor
Westminster, Colorado•Contract
$40,000 - $75,000 annually
$40,000 - $75,000 annually
About the Job
Opportunity for a certified Tennis Professional to operate as an independent contractor in our vibrant, year-round tennis program at one of the Denver area’s premier private country clubs! With 4 indoor and 4 outdoor hard courts, an active junior /adult community, and stunning Rocky Mountain views, this is a great platform to build or expand your teaching experience. (Pickleball teaching experience a strong plus as the club grows in that area with 3 courts)
Key responsibilities:
- Provide private and group lessons for juniors and adults of all ages and levels.
- Develop and lead clinics, camps, cardio tennis, team practices, and member events/tournaments.
- Build and maintain your client base through member referrals and programs.
- Handle lesson scheduling, billing (direct to members via club POS).
- Collaborate with the Tennis Director and tennis staff in a supportive environment.
- Assist with court usage coordination and member engagement as mutually agreed.
Qualifications:
- RSPS or PTR certification (or actively pursuing comparable credentials).
- Proven teaching experience, preferably in private clubs or similar settings.
- Strong playing background and demonstration skills.
- Excellent communication, organization, punctuality, and business mindset.
- Ability to manage your own schedule and client relationships.
- Pickleball teaching experience highly desirable.
Schedules and Compensation:
- Flexible part-time to full-time hours (20-40 per week potential, evenings/weekends based on demand and your availability).
- Compensation percentage of lesson fees and hourly rate for administrative time.
- Compensation range $40k-$75k+.
Revenue-based model:
- Competitive commission split on lessons/clinics (e.g. % of collected fees-details discussed in interview), or per-lesson flat rate.
- No guaranteed minimum; earnings tied to your bookings and performance.
- Business perks: access to courts for lessons/off-hours practice, member referrals, and club facilities use (subject to agreement).
- No employee benefits (health, retirement, paid time off)-suitable for self-employed pros with own coverage.
- Must carry a minimum of $5,000,000 liability insurance.
This contractor role offers entrepreneurial freedom in a high quality, supportive club setting-ideal for a motivated pro who enjoys building programs and direct client relationships.
To Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, certification details, and references to:
Jon Winegardner.
Director of Tennis.
The Ranch Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About The Ranch Country Club
The rolling landscape with iconic views, upon which our beloved Ranch Country Club estate rests, has a long-winded and extensive history dating back to the 19th century. The land, homesteads, and overall appearance of The Ranch have changed alongside the passing of time and at the hands of the many owners who cared for it, but the tradition and roots where it was planted have stayed the same. From the original land grant given to the Marion family to the Ward Mansion and all the way to how the Club stands today, the Clubhouse holds strong with the integrity and passion of those who’ve passed through the threshold.
At The Ranch Country Club, we take pride in the traditions and values that have remained since the early days of The Ranch and hope always to be a place that our Members can consider home.
At The Ranch Country Club, we take pride in the traditions and values that have remained since the early days of The Ranch and hope always to be a place that our Members can consider home.