Salary: $10.00 – $15.50 Hourly
Location : Cary, NC
Job Type: Temporary, Part-Time
Job Number: 24-01953
Department: Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Division: Tennis Park
Opening Date: 08/29/2023
Closing Date: 9/24/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description
Cary Tennis Park is seeking energetic and organized individuals at least 14 years of age to join our team as Tennis Aides. Tennis Aides support the operations of the Tennis Park by stringing racquets, providing patron support, performing light maintenance, and assisting with tournaments and special events. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys engaging with the community and possesses an interest in tennis.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, year-round position, up to 20 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours per year. The typical schedule will be 2-hour shifts twice a week.
Typical Tasks
Assists full-time tennis center staff and/or tennis professionals;
Performs light maintenance and janitorial duties;
Strings tennis racquets according to customer demand;
Educates patrons about the benefits/differences in the different types of string and grips;
Offers support during tournaments and special events;
Performs other job-related tasks as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General knowledge of computers and related software; general knowledge of the game and rules of tennis; basic computer skills; time-management skills; customer service skills; problem-solving skills; ability to use machinery; ability to work indoors and outdoors; ability to work weekends and evenings; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with town and community officials, employees, media personnel, volunteer groups and the public; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Must be at least 14 years of age
Tennis playing experience and racquet stringing experience preferred
Willingness to become certified by the United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) is preferred
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education, verification, and credit history review) prior to employment.
Regular Full-Time Employees
Cary is pleased to provide excellent, competitive, and comprehensive benefits to serve the needs of our employees and their families.
Because Cary believes that employees are one of our most important resources, significant dollars (averaging about 40% of annual salary per employee) are spent each year on employee benefits.
All regular full-time employees of Cary are eligible, and benefits coverage for new employees and family members is effective upon an employee’s hire date.
01
Are you at least 14 years of age?
- Yes
- No
02
Briefly describe your tennis experience. If you have no experience, type “n/a”.
03
Please indicate your status regarding United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA) certification.
- I am currently certified
- I am willing to become certified
- I am not willing to become certified
04
What interests you about this position?
Required Question