Recreational Tennis Front Desk Attendant

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SUMMARY 
The Yale University Athletics Department is seeking qualified applicants for a part-time employment opportunity at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center as a Recreational Tennis Attendant. This position will assist the facility manager and will work to meet the Athletic Department’s goal of offering first-class 
customer service to the patrons of the tennis facility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Recreational Tennis Front Desk Attendant responsibilities include but are not limited to: 
-Providing excellent customer service to the various patrons who play at the facility
- Facilitate memberships and process payments for customers
- Schedule and reserve court time for recreational tennis use
- Serve as a point of contact during shifts
- Responsible for reporting maintenance needed to the tennis center/tennis courts
- Help maintain a clean, well-kept facility
- Oversee opening and/or closing the facility for recreational shifts
- Reporting directly to the facility manager, completing other tasks as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent communication, time management, and customer service skills
- Enthusiastic spirit and the ability to work well with others in diverse environments
- Greet customers and answer questions they may have
- Ability to use a computer and learn scheduling software and Microsoft Office/Outlook
- Handle forms of payment, including credit/debit cards and checks
- Basic knowledge of the sport of tennis/NO playing history required

Recreational Tennis Front Desk Attendant
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
- Part-time position, 5-15 hours per week
- Evening availability required
- Occasional weekend availability may be requested
- Position to start mid-late August 2026 and run through May of 2027 (start and end dates are flexible, with opportunities for more shifts)
- Will be paid hourly
- Schedule flexibility permissible, but weeknight and weekend work will be required depending on weekly events schedule

APPLICATION STEPS
• Please send a resume and cover letter to Athletics Facility Manager- Andrew Meagher
([email protected])

Principal Responsibilities

Job Posting Date

07/10/2026

Job Category

Administrative Support

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Labor Grade B

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly Range

$25.41

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

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Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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