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About Yakima Tennis Club
The Yakima Tennis Club is a welcoming community of dedicated members, professional instructors and exceptional staff who promote a fun and active lifestyle through year-round tennis, pickleball, summer aquatics and social activities. We fully intend to live up to our mission statement and will make your club experience the best possible. We were founded in 1959 and are a member owned year-round tennis facility in the Yakima area. The club, which hosts a number of USTA events, is considered one of the “premier outdoor tennis clubs” of the Pacific Northwest because of its facilities and setting.
Positions Open
We are seeking a hard working and efficient maintenance lead to trust the care and cleanliness of our club to. Employees must have a pleasant and positive attitude and be respectful towards all members, guests and staff.Responsible for ensuring the overall physical condition of the property meets established company standards and complies with any applicable laws and ordinances. Must be able to see what needs to get done and can motivate yourself to do it with little supervision. During the summer, there are part time workers who will also need assigned tasks and monitoring.
Valid Drivers' License with no moving violations required.
Ability to lift 35 pounds.
This position takes direction from the General Manager.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To:
LAWN (indoor, outdoor and uppers)
Maintain irrigation system and watering schedules
Fertilize/weed control
Pull weeds
Trim Hedges/Trees
COURTS
OUTDOOR/UPPER
Put up and take down windscreens, nets garbage containers and benches
Check net heights on a regular basis
Blow courts on a regular basis
Wash courts as needed
Put up/take down sun shade at the upper courts and main outdoor facility
Empty court and surrounding garbage regularly
Weed control on/around courts
INDOOR
Sweep indoor courts every weekday (we currently have a specific court sweeper employee)
POOL
Set up/take down all pool furniture and umbrellas
Set up/clean game room
Maintain pool pumps/heaters
Schedule pool opening and closing with pool company
Open/winterize pool restrooms
Maintain playground area
Clean pools daily
FACILITIES
Ensure restrooms are cleaned daily
Empty all garbage daily
Maintain lighting
Remove snow in the winter
Clean gutters as needed
Winterize water systems
Winterize indoor facility vents/doors
Help set up/clean/take down for events
Paint/stain facility as needed
Clean wood floors on a regular basis
Replace furnace filters as needed
Clean/dust facility on a regular basis
Keep parking lot clean
Post no parking zones for tournaments
KITCHEN
Clean compressors in kitchen appliances monthly
Clean filters for kitchen hood monthly during operation
Call for grease pick up as needed
Defrost freezers at the end of season
End of season clean up
TOURNAMENTS
Put out score cards and single sticks
Blow off courts daily
Garbage
Water and ice provided and refilled
Clean/restock restrooms often/daily
MISCELLANEOUS
Help General Manager and Tennis Director as needed
Compensation:
Depends upon experience
$18 - $24 per hour
Benefits:
Family Membership
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
ICHRA
Maintenance Lead
We are looking for one more assistant professional to join our team!
Position Overview:
Provides positive tennis experience by providing the highest quality tennis instruction and customer service. Teaches various tennis programs including junior programs, lessons, special events, summer camps and adult team clinics. Position will work as part of a team with and under the support and supervision of the tennis director
Essential Duties:
Provides beginning through advanced instruction (private and group) for all levels and ages of players. Assists in the promotion of and conducting tennis clinics, private lessons, special events and programs to attract and maintain members’/guests’ tennis interests. Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive tennis lessons and programs to ensure students develop along a pathway that will encourage continued involvement in tennis. Assists in supervising play and ensures proper charging of fees. Ensure students understand tennis rules, scoring procedures, safety rules and tennis etiquette. Enforces all club rules and regulations governing the use of the club, its equipment and other property. Quickly and efficiently responds to member/guest questions, comments, and concerns in a professional, tactful manner. Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. Regular and reliable attendance. Performs other duties as required.
Education/Experience:
College tennis experience preferred. USPTA and/or PTR certification. Pickleball certification a bonus.
Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:
Skill level equivalent to a minimum 4.5 USTA rating. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic computer and email skills. Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude. Ability to build positive relationships with members and team members. Excellent communication skills. Ability to multi-task and learn quickly. Excellent time management and organizational skills. Thorough knowledge of the game of tennis. Effective teaching styles and techniques.
Compensation:
Depends upon experience and will likely include both hourly and commission rates.
$16 - $30 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Commission pay
Ideal Qualifications
USPTA Certification
Safesport Certified
Demonstrates a commitment to continuing education
First Aid / CPR / AED certified