Tennis Stringer, Part Time

About IMG Academy

Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.

Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance

Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand,providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches

The Tennis Stringer, Part Time will ensure that IMG Academy Tennis supplies has the latest custom stringing expertise while also meeting the demands of the customer.

Position Responsibilities:

Provide proper support to custom fit each individual student's Tennis needs

Stay up-to-date on all the latest stringing technology

Familiar with all type of string, string patterns, and racquets.

Works with manufacturers on having the latest equipment

Greet all customers, rings sales on register, give correct change and sales receipt and bag merchandise.

Work daily alongside today's top professionals and junior players

Maintain floor standards, customer service standards and utilizes selling skills.

Assist with proper merchandising execution to maximize sales, earnings, and customer satisfaction.

Assist in developing floor standards, visual merchandising, customer service standards, and sales techniques.

Provide excellent service consistent with the academy's core service standards and brand attributes.

Maintain a clean and organized selling area, replenishes stock as needed.

Follow cash handling procedures (including counting cash, checks, charges, etc. and completing settlement forms).

Suggest items and quantities for re-order.

Ability to assist with inventory and receiving product

Adhering to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

A strong basic understanding of all tennis related retail products required

Ability to string/service large quantity of racquets daily

History of working in a tennis specific environment

Retail cash handling experience

Excellent customer service skills

Strong interpersonal skills to deal with business contacts

Professional appearance and demeanor

Effective communication skills, both written and oral

Desire to work collaboratively with colleagues

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skill:

Multi-lingual

USRSA; Certified Stringer (CS)

Master Racquet Technician (MRT)

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs.

Ability to stand for long hours

Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.

Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.

Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required #LI-NS1

Background Requirements:

Requires a background check upon offer

Requires a drug test upon offer Benefits:

As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision

Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options

401k with an Employer Match

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D

Gym Discount Program

Pet Insurance

Wellbeing Program

and more! Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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