Stewart Atkins
Waverly,GA
Summary
I have spent over 30 years in the tennis industry. I received my first job as a third assistant professional in 1993 and have been in the industry ever since. In that span, I have also become heavily involved in the non-profit side of tennis, including several positions with the USTA.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Private Contractor
Atkins Tennis Performance
Waverly, GA
07.2013 - Current
- Tennis Professional, Glynn County, Georgia Adult Programming (Current).
- Director of Facilities Maintenance, Sea Island, GA (2015–2016).
- Director of Tennis, Jekyll Island, GA (2016-2025)
Director of Tennis
The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
Asheville, NC
06.1993 - 06.2015
- Oversaw all aspects of the Tennis and Recreation programs at a four-star resort.
- Supervised a staff of fifteen to twenty employees.
- Managed a member base of two hundred plus participants.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Processed payroll.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws regarding employment practices.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Montreat College
Montreat, NC05-1998
Skills
- Professional Tennis Instruction
- Certified Tournament Director
- Local and State USTA Board Member
- Pro Shop Management
- Event Coordinator
- Team Development
Accomplishments
- First Vice President - RSPA Georgia
- Vice President - USTA Georgia (2020-2025)
- President - Golden Isles Tennis Association (2016-2018, 2023-2025)
- Chair - USTA Georgia Tennis Professionals Committee (2025)
- Board Liaison - USTA Georgia Adult Competition Committee (2025)
- Vice Chair - USTA Southern Tennis Professional Relations Committee (2025)
- 2022 USTA Georgia Randy Stephens Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
- RSPA Certified Member, PTR Certified Member and USTA Coaching Certified Member
Timeline
Owner/Private Contractor
Atkins Tennis Performance
07.2013 - Current
Director of Tennis
The Grove Park Inn Resort and Spa
06.1993 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Theology
Montreat College