Summer Tennis Intern- Seasonal

Do you have a passion for tennis and a desire to learn more about the tennis industry? If so, we invite you to apply to be a summer intern to join our amazingly talented and innovative team at Cary Tennis Park. Our mission is to provide high-quality and accessible tennis programs, services, events, and facilities that inspire and enrich the lives of all Cary citizens. 

Not only will this position provide a student with an interest in the tennis industry an introductory experience into the administration and implementation of tennis programming, but it also offers a highly sought-after opportunity to work on Cary’s renowned ATP Challenger event, The Cary Tennis Classic. Interns will also assist with tennis instruction, program support, event management, and general staff support. The position will involve considerable citizen contact, so candidates should have outstanding communication skills and a high degree of professionalism. You will also have the unique opportunity to own and run one Junior Circuit event from start to finish. 

 This is a seasonal (May through August or September), non-benefited position, typically approximately 25 hours a week, with a maximum of 999 hours.

Hours are typically Monday-Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. but will include some weekend hours for event and program support.

• Assists with camp and clinic tennis instruction
• Assists with program evaluations and processing participant feedback
• Provides support for tournaments and special events, including running at least one event from creation to completion
• Assists tennis professionals and full-time tennis staff as required
• Performs light maintenance and light janitorial duties
• Strings tennis racquets according to consumer demand
• Educates patrons about the benefits/differences in the different types of string and grips
• Performs other job-related tasks as required.

• Advanced knowledge of tennis skills, rules, and strategies
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to acquire knowledge of Cary policies, procedures, and services of the department
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and with other staff
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.

Education and Experience 

Requires enrollment in a 2-year or 4-year program with major coursework in Professional Tennis Management, Sport Management, Coaching, or a related field.

 Requires tennis playing experience at a minimum of the high school varsity level.

Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:

• Some experience teaching tennis. 

Physical Requirements

Work in this class requires the ability to be out on the tennis courts, in some cases in extreme weather conditions, for extended periods of time; must be able to feed tennis balls for extended periods of time. 

Special Requirements 

Requires drug testing and background check (which may include criminal check, education verification, and credit history review) prior to employment.

Cary ensures equal employment opportunities (EEO) are provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, political affiliation, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information.