What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tennis Support Staff position at The City of Asheville?
Summary
This position is a temporary/seasonal position. This position will NOT be eligible for benefits, paid leave time (vacation, sick, holiday) nor participation in the retirement system.
This position is open until filled.
About Us
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status.
About Our OpportunityWe are currently hiring full-time, seasonal Tennis Support Staff to join the Parks and Recreation Department summer staff. This person will supervise the facility in the absence of the Manager, take in fees, assigns courts, maintains courts, and performs maintenance tasks. They will also assist the Manager in tennis programming.
Work Schedule: Varies daily, between 8 am-10 pm weekdays, some weeknights, some weekends, some holidays.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintains crowd control at Center.
- Accepts court fees.
- Sells concession items.
- Assigns courts.
- Performs maintenance tasks.
- Assists in tennis programming.
Education and Experience:
Required:- Experience working with the general public.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Cash handling experience.
- High school diploma or GED equivalency preferred.
- Experience in the supervision of a facility preferred.
- Some knowledge of clay courts preferred.
- Experience with the sport of a tennis highly preferred.
Candidates with equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.
Supplemental Information:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the game of tennis.
- Some knowledge of clay courts.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the general public.
- Ability to handle money.
