Company Description
For more than 30 years, Tennis-Point (formerly Midwest Sports Tennis) has served as one of the world’s largest tennis suppliers. Located in Cincinnati, OH, we have served as one of the world’s largest tennis suppliers. We are the official on-site tournament retailer of the Masters 1000 ATP/WTA Western and Southern Open tournaments each summer and have exclusive rights to all retail tennis gear and apparel. With a focus on connecting customers with the lifestyle and tennis gear they need to succeed, we bring all things tennis to our customers: racquets, shoes, apparel, and accessories in our physical retail store and online at www.tennis-point.com.
As part of SIGNA Sports United, in our US Tennis businesses, we value innovation and believe that the strength of our business is our people. We value integrity and honest communication, which are guiding principles in managing our business. It is our passion to build champions on and off the court. We channel our passion for the sport we live every single day to deliver exceptional results and push the boundaries of what it means to be a tennis retailer. As part of our team, you will discover that the pursuit of excellence is truly rewarding.
Job Description
We’re looking for Shop Associates, Stock Associates/Merchandisers, and Stringers
THE OPPORTUNITY: Associates for our TENNIS-POINT Pro Shop located at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during the US Open Tennis Championships August 17 -September 11, 2023. These are temporary full-time opportunities.
THE NEED: We need people who are passionate for, involved in, and knowledgeable about the great sport of Tennis; and ready to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
THE COMMITMENT: A minimum of four 8-hour days per week for 3 weeks. Each day presenting a choice between three shifts, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, 11:00 am to 8:00pm and 5:00 pm to close (variable based on tournament schedules).
THE WORK:
Racquet Stringers: Expeditious and high-quality stringing, plus friendly, attentive, and patient customer service to tournament patrons shopping for tennis racquets and accessories from the finest and most well-known manufacturers of product in the industry. Additional duties will also include maintaining an orderly and clean workspace and product presentations.
Retail Sales Associates: Friendly, attentive, and patient customer service to tournament patrons shopping for Tennis Apparel, Footwear, Equipment, and Accessories from the finest and most well-known manufacturers of product in the industry. Additional duties will include merchandise stocking and maintaining an orderly and clean workspace and product presentations. Associates experienced with point-of-sale systems may also have an opportunity to assist with customer check-out.
Back-Stock Merchandisers: Working with the Retail Sales Associates to ensure that product displays are always kept fully stocked with available inventory, and the presentations are maintained in an orderly fashion. The merchandiser is also responsible for keeping and communicating an accurate, running inventory count of all products. Additionally, this position may need to assist with friendly, attentive, and patient customer service to our tournament patrons when additional support on the sales floor is needed.
THE PERKS:
BENEFITS: The experience of working with a globally recognized company and being able to watch in-person action at one of the premier Tennis events in the world. Meeting the minimum work requirements will grant the staff member credentials to roam the facility in their off-hours and watch any practices and matches not requiring a specific and separate ticket for entry.
COMPENSATION: The pay is $18 per hour, payable by check upon completion of work, and accompanied by appropriate tax form filing at year end. Other benefits include employee discounts on all product purchases made at Tennis-Point. Additional considerations may be available based on the extent of the staff members’ time commitments.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
In our US Tennis businesses, we value innovation and believe that the strength of our business is our people. We value integrity and honest communication, which are guiding principles in managing our business. It is our passion to build champions on and off the court. We channel our passion for the sport we live every single day to deliver exceptional results and push the boundaries of what it means to be a tennis retailer. As part of our team, you will discover that the pursuit of excellence is truly rewarding.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: The ability to be on your feet for the duration of your shifts, be a flexible team player…and work hard and have fun. It is your responsibility to provide your own transportation to and from the facility, be on time, and stay for the duration of your commitment. Retail experience is helpful and preferred, but not mandatory, and the minimum age is 18 years old.
In accordance with laws and policies of the State of New York and New York City; all applicants may required to have proof of Covid-19 vaccination.
Additional Information
Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete pre-employment screening to include but not limited to a criminal background check.