Job Description

Now Hiring – Tennis Court Maintenance Associate

Laurel Oak Country Club | Sarasota, FL

Pay: Starting at $17 per hour

Schedule: Full-time, 6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Morning availability required)

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Healthy Work-Life Balance

About the Position

Laurel Oak Country Club is looking for a dependable, hands-on Tennis Court Maintenance Associate to help keep our tennis courts in excellent playing condition. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is mechanically inclined and comfortable working with tools and equipment.

Tennis court maintenance experience is a plus, but it is not required. We’re especially interested in candidates with experience in areas such as general maintenance, landscaping, irrigation, plumbing, fencing, or other hands-on mechanical work. If you’re handy, willing to learn, and take pride in doing a job well, we’re happy to train the right person in tennis court maintenance.

About Laurel Oak Country Club

Laurel Oak Country Club is a private, member-owned country club in Sarasota, Florida, offering an active and welcoming environment for members and their families. The Club features two championship golf courses, a vibrant tennis and pickleball program, aquatics, dining, social events, and year-round activities. Our Tennis Center includes 12 lighted Har-Tru courts and is an important part of the Club’s active sports community.

At Laurel Oak, we take pride in creating a great experience for our members and guests, and that starts with a team that takes pride in what they do. We value teamwork, attention to detail, professionalism, and a positive attitude.

Our Culture and Values provide Team Members with a rewarding lifestyle and work/life balance.

Join the Laurel Oak team and be part of a club where great facilities, an active membership, and a strong team come together every day.

Job title

Tennis Court Maintenance

Reports to

Head Tennis Professional

Classification

Hourly Full Time, Part Time, Nonexempt

Working Hours

According to shift assignments

Job purpose

The Tennis Court Maintenance Associate is responsible for a range of activities involved in the upkeep of the tennis and pickleball courts as well as the pool area. This role also involves performing basic handy work and light repairs around the courts and adjacent facilities as needed. The goal is to provide a clean, safe, and secure environment within the entire sports complex area for Members and Guests.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain tennis and pickleball court areas in a clean, professional, and safe condition at all times.
• Perform daily opening and closing procedures for all courts, including inspection, grooming, and minor repairs.
• Conduct routine clay court maintenance such as line sweeping, debris removal, brushing, rolling, and watering.
• Complete midday maintenance procedures, including sweeping, trash pickup, and surface care.
• Assist with court setup and maintenance for tournaments, Member events, and special functions.
• Trash pick-up and removal for tennis/racquetball courts and surrounding area.
• Communicate with the supervisor about any changes in court conditions.
• Perform light handy work and basic repairs around the tennis and pickleball courts and surrounding areas, including fencing, benches, signage, and equipment as needed.
• Assist with small maintenance projects, including minor painting, power washing, and general upkeep tasks to ensure the facilities remain in excellent condition.
• Protect the assets of the Club.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Two years of tennis court maintenance or maintenance experience OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Working conditions

Work is primarily outdoors. Potential exposure to sharp and rapid equipment movement, sharp utensils, harmful chemicals and/or being exposed to flying golf balls.

This job description does not imply that the above are the only responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any on the job-related duties as requested. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.

Physical requirements

Good organizational and verbal skills. Ability to use logical and rational thinking to resolve issues. Ability to perform basic mathematical skills, monitors and develops subordinates, visually monitor the operation areas, write and read member communication.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical work and may be required to lift up to 80 lbs., up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 20 lbs. constantly. Perform activities such as bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, reaching, standing, pushing, lifting and grasping for up to 5 hours without sitting. Ability to consistently lift, carry and load adaptive and other sports equipment that may weigh 50 or more pounds, and sustain aerobic activity for 20 consecutive minutes.

Please be advised that all work that requires the use of a ladder more than 8 ft. long must be reviewed by Hampton Golf’s Club Maintenance person. Following an assessment of the situation, a determination will be made as to whether a maintenance team member or subcontractors will perform the necessary maintenance task. No other staff member is authorized to climb to heights exceeding 8 ft. and/or perform such maintenance. In addition, personnel are prohibited from entering facility attics, walking on the roof of buildings and/or from using scaffolding.

Use the following safety precautions when using an 8ft. ladder:

• Correct placement of the ladder. The safest angle for a straight ladder is to ensure it is placed on-fourth the distance from the base to the point of support. “A” frame ladders naturally comply.
• Ensure the ladder is placed on a firm level surface, and do not place the ladder near a doorway.
• Ensure there are non-skid shoes on the ladder.
• If using a medal ladder, be sure that it is not near electrical wires.
• One person on a ladder at one time, and ensure another staff member is holding the ladder in position.
• Never overreach.

Direct reports

None