Careers Beyond the Court: Hospitality

Like being in charge? Hospitality careers allow you to combine your love of tennis with the practical side of running a sports-oriented business. One minute you’ll find yourself doing racquet repair. The next, you might be calling a technician who specializes in court maintenance. After that, you might be looking over accounts or fixing a computer issue. It’s all in a day’s work for someone in the Hospitality field. Careers in Hospitality make use of a wide range of knowledge and skills: everything from player development to accounting; from principles of marketing to resort management; from computer systems/information technology to sales.

Hospitality careers are great for go-getters who like a fast-paced environment. Although it’s also fairly casual and relaxed, no two days are ever exactly the same. A person in a Hospitality career might work at a health club, a resort, a city or municipal government, or even at a large company like Wilson or Nike. No matter where you work, though, being able to keep your cool no matter what happens is a real advantage for people in this field. People in Hospitality careers can expect to split their time between duties that keep them inside the office/pro shop/locker rooms and activities that let them get outside and onto the courts.

Questions to Ask

• What’s interesting about this career path to me ?
• What skills do I already have that are a great fit for this career path?
• What experiences do I already have that might support my success in this field?
• What kind of educational experiences do I want to pursue after high school?

Who Can I Talk To?

• Guidance Counselors or Career Education Advisors
• Local Tennis Professional
• Colleges/Universities that specialize in tennis-related careers
• Parents
• Sports, Tennis, or Country Club  Managers
• School Tennis Coach