Mason Wright
Henrico
Summary
Dynamic racquet sports professional with extensive experience at The Country Club of Virginia, excelling in program development and event coordination. Proven track record in budget management and staff training, fostering high-performance teams. Adept at strategic planning and communication, driving successful junior and adult tennis initiatives.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Racquet Sports
The Country Club of Virginia
Richmond
02.2018 - Current
- Directly oversees instruction, programming, and events for the following programs: Junior Tennis & Adult Tennis, Pickleball & Platform Tennis
- Responsible for mentoring, developing, and performance management of 5 Assistant Racquets Professionals (direct reports)
- Oversees staffing, scheduling, instructional opportunities for the Professional Staff
- Oversees budget, marketing, and communication for programs and events
- Oversees payroll for Racquets Professionals for Junior Programs
- Annual reviews of all five Direct Reports
- Facilitator of Master Calendar of Events for Tennis, Pickleball, Platform Tennis & POP Tennis
- Member of Senior Management Team, Youth Professional Leaders Group, Chair of Fitness/Racquet Sports Leadership Committee
- Attends and participates in monthly Racquet Sports Advisory Meeting and monthly Racquet Sports Board Meeting
- Communications liaison between Racquet Sports & Special Events
- Member of Idea Fair Team; a group designated to foster innovation at CCV
- The Country Club of Virginia is currently ranked number 8 on the top 100 Platinum Clubs of America list with 24 Tennis Courts, 9 Pickleball Courts, 3 Platform Tennis Courts and 5 Squash Courts.
Head of Junior Tennis
The Country Club of Virginia
Richmond
12.2015 - 01.2018
- Organized seasonal clinic offerings, game plans and billing for junior programs
- Organized and executed all Junior Tennis tournaments
- Direct Supervisor of Junior Tennis League Coordinator
- Responsible for mentoring, developing, and performance management of Junior Tennis League Coordinator
- Responsible for all Junior Tennis payroll distribution
- Responsible for tennis instruction for preschool age to senior ladies and men
Events Coordinator & Tournament Director
The Country Club of Virginia
Richmond
04.2014 - 12.2015
- Organized and executed adult club tournaments, member/guest tournaments, adult and junior round robins, holiday events
- Facilitated communication between the main club house and tennis operations
- Submitted outgoing monthly and weekly newsletters to club members from the tennis department
- Organized and submitted idea fair information for the Evolution to Excellence program
- Maintained annual events budget
- Responsible for tennis instruction for preschool age to senior ladies and men
Events Coordinator & Tournament Director
Willow Oaks Country Club
Richmond
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Organized and executed adult club tournaments, member/guest tournaments, adult and junior round robins, holiday events
- Facilitated communication between the main club house and tennis operations
- Maintained annual events budget
- Responsible for tennis instruction for preschool age to senior ladies and men
Interim Director of Tennis
Farmington Country Club
Charlottesville
06.2012 - 08.2012
- Maintained Junior and Adult events and instruction during search for Director of Tennis
- Oversaw court maintenance
- Managed budget, staffing, payroll, newsletters, club columns & stringing
- Responsible for tennis instruction for preschool age to senior ladies and men
Assistant Tennis Professional
Farmington Country Club
Charlottesville
05.2010 - 06.2012
- Responsible for running all Junior Tennis Programs, junior membership of 200+
- Teach private and group lessons to all levels ages 4 to 80
- Organized billing for all programs
- Organized tennis update in Club Bulletin
- Responsible for all payroll and timecards
- Responsible for racquet stringing
- Responsible for tennis instruction for preschool age to senior ladies and men
- Farmington is consistently rated one of the top 20 Country Clubs in the United States with 15 outdoor tennis courts, 3 indoor courts, and 3 Platform tennis courts.
Education
B.S - Sociology
Longwood University
Farmville, VA05.2010
Skills
- Excellent customer service
- Program coordination & development
- Staff training & development
- Teamwork & collaboration
- Communication
- Performance management
- Budget management
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Meeting facilitation
References
References available upon request
Professional Affiliations And Achievements
- Longwood University Tennis Team 2006-2010
- USPTA & PPR Certified
- APTA Regional President’s Cup 2012 & 2013 team member
- Richmond Tennis Association Board Member 2013-2014
- Sportable Board Member 2013, 2018
- 2014 USTA Mid-Atlantic Tournament Director of the Year
- 2016 USTA Mid-Atlantic Under 30 Tennis Professional of the Year
- USTA Women’s 5.0 League Player
Goals
My personal goals are to build a positive, competitive and organized program while focusing on professionalism, teamwork, character, sportsmanship and member satisfaction.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Racquet Sports
The Country Club of Virginia
02.2018 - Current
Head of Junior Tennis
The Country Club of Virginia
12.2015 - 01.2018
Events Coordinator & Tournament Director
The Country Club of Virginia
04.2014 - 12.2015
Events Coordinator & Tournament Director
Willow Oaks Country Club
07.2012 - 04.2014
Interim Director of Tennis
Farmington Country Club
06.2012 - 08.2012
Assistant Tennis Professional
Farmington Country Club
05.2010 - 06.2012
B.S - Sociology
Longwood University