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Nicolas Adamovic

Nicolas Adamovic

Chicago

Summary

Dedicated to the racquet sports profession for over fifteen years. I have had the honor of being able to work with every demographic of people. I love to share my passion for movement and sport through my work. I progress through life with the goal of affecting people in a positive way and encouraging life lessons through movement and competition.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Racquet Sports

Arch Amenities Group
Schaumburg
11.2024 - Current
  • Developed and implemented policies to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Facilitated training programs to enhance staff skills and promote professional development.
  • Re-cultivated relationships with the USTA to strengthen tournament growth and collaboration efforts.
  • Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
  • Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
  • Identified opportunities for improvement in operational performance metrics.
  • Manage resources to maximize on-court efficiency and productivity.
  • Cultivated relationships with members and stakeholders to develop a comprehensive plan for future success.

Managing Director of Racquet Sports

Midtown Athletic Club
Palatine
10.2023 - 11.2024
  • Serve as the Managing Director of Racquet Sports.
  • Utilize a proprietary methodology that provides game-changing insight.
  • Recruiting, hiring, and training staff.
  • Budget analysis and monitoring, including weekly payroll approval, monthly variance reporting, and yearly budget creation.
  • Oversee 9 indoor courts and 7 outdoor courts facilities.
  • Develop and oversee the creation of a new indoor pickleball facility and programming.
  • Manage a team of seven professionals.
  • Planning and implementation of club special events. Including coordinating with Facilities Management, Food & Beverage, and Retail departments for event success.

Head Tennis Professional

Peter Burwash International
Carmel Valley
05.2021 - 06.2023
  • Served as Head Tennis Professional.
  • Organized and implemented corporate pickleball events.
  • Serviced resort guests, as well as the local population.
  • Lead instructor on Ladies Team Tennis Programs
  • Lead Instructor on Junior Programs.

Tennis Professional

Colorado Athletic Club Monaco
Denver
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Served as Tennis Professional
  • Taught group and private lessons of all ages and ability level

Tennis Professional and Head Summer Tennis Camp Instructor

Ojaiakian Tennis Management
Ritz Carlton, Marina Del Rey
03.2014 - 03.2016
  • Served as Tennis Professional and Head Summer Tennis Camp Instructor
  • Lead daily activities of summer camp of 30+ attendees
  • Manage team of 4 professionals for summer camp
  • Led classes and taught lessons for resort guests and served local area

Tennis Professional and Director of Red Ball Programing

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
Chicago
04.2013 - 05.2014
  • Served as Tennis Professional and Director of Red Ball Programing
  • Develop and Lead Programing for 8 and Under Tennis
  • Taught classes and private lessons for all ages and ability levels

Assistant to Director of Racquet Sports

Sunset Ridge Country Club
Northfield
03.2011 - 03.2013
  • Served as Assistant to Director of Racquet Sports
  • Created and implemented Cardio Tennis Program
  • Taught Platform Tennis during winter season

Tennis Professional and Fitness Coordinator for Junior Academy

River Trails Tennis Center
Arlington Heights
08.2006 - 03.2011
  • Served as a Tennis Professional and Fitness Coordinator for Junior Academy
  • Develop and lead fitness programs for Junior Academy
  • Worked privately with academy level students
  • Taught lessons and classes to academy level as well as recreational level players of all ages
  • Served as Front Desk Coordinator 2006-2007
  • Answered all incoming calls to the club
  • Processed payments for classes, private lessons, membership dues, and all pro-shop transactions
  • Assisted league coordinator with organization of leagues
  • Toured potential members and sold club memberships

Education

Associate of Science Degree -

Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, Il
05.2009

Skills

  • Hospitality
  • Program management
  • Event planning
  • Relationship building and management
  • Training and development
  • Team leadership

Certification

  • USPTA Cardio Tennis Seminar April 2024
  • USPTA Junior Performance Seminar January 2012
  • USTA Safe Play Certified Active through July 2026
  • USPTA Level 2 Certified Active through 2025

Timeline

Director of Racquet Sports

Arch Amenities Group
11.2024 - Current

Managing Director of Racquet Sports

Midtown Athletic Club
10.2023 - 11.2024

Head Tennis Professional

Peter Burwash International
05.2021 - 06.2023

Tennis Professional

Colorado Athletic Club Monaco
03.2017 - 03.2020

Tennis Professional and Head Summer Tennis Camp Instructor

Ojaiakian Tennis Management
03.2014 - 03.2016

Tennis Professional and Director of Red Ball Programing

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
04.2013 - 05.2014

Assistant to Director of Racquet Sports

Sunset Ridge Country Club
03.2011 - 03.2013

Tennis Professional and Fitness Coordinator for Junior Academy

River Trails Tennis Center
08.2006 - 03.2011

Associate of Science Degree -

Oakton Community College
Nicolas Adamovic