Lauren Gillian

Qualifications Profile

I’m a seasoned tennis professional with  proven success in the teaching and coaching of high performance tennis players. I've trained with some of the top professional tennis players in the world, in my role as the hitting warm up pro for the Nuveen and the Success Magazine Pro Champions Tour. I've been active in the Chicago and Oak Park areas for over 20 years.. I have served in several positions ranging from college coach to coaching nationally ranked ITF juniors. To my current roles as. Tennis Director and Head Pro for the Park District of Forest Park and the Teaching Pro for the Berwyn Park District.

                                                                             CORE COMPETENCIES

• Thorough knowledge about the principles and techniques of tennis
• Exceptional teaching and training abilities
• Ability to communicate and explain to the students articulately and patiently
• Excellent managerial and organizational skills
• Ability to handle responsibilities and be accountable

Professional Background

 The Park District of Forest Park - Forest Park, IL (2005 - Present)

Tennis Director - head tennis pro  (This is a part time position. Evenings and weekends)

* Develop safe, professional and comprehensive tennis lessons and program for players of all ages and skills. 

* Monitor, demonstrated the proper technique, etiquette, rules and strategies for improvement.

* Promoted tennis products and programs; ensured that all Tennis Pros and Staff were meeting and exceeding goals.

* Lead the recruiting and interviewing for the Tennis Department.

* Lead the payroll and new hire paperwork, trained and develop new teaching pro's.

* Manage the weekly schedule and assign Tennis Pros to classes and lessons.

* Accountable for the ordering of all equipment and supplies need for the Tennis Pros.

The Berwyn Park District - Berwyn, IL (2009 – Present)

head tennis pro  (This is a part time position. Evenings and weekends)

* Responsible for checking in all players prior to play.

* promoting the game of tennis while providing excellent service to the players and guest.

* Coordinated all Tournaments and events.

* Oversaw tennis operations and staff to assure proper performance.

* Trained the played on mastering the game and its playing techniques.

Educational - Qualifications

NIIC      -  Two Time Coach of The Year 2001 and 2002

USTA    -  Member of the U.S.T.A. Midwest section Communications Committee 2010-2011

USTA    -  Current member of the U.S.T.A. Midwest section Social Media Committee 2011-2012