Position Title: Volunteer Court Maintenance within Tennis or opportunity to pursue part-time employment
Posted: May 19, 2022
Volunteer Reports to: Tennis Manager
Location: Tennis Center, 590 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary: N/A
Dress Code: Shorts/Tennis Shoes
Mission Statement
To vigorously maintain and preserve Longboat Key's status as a premier residential and visitor destination that supports the historic balance between residential, recreational, tourism, and commercial attributes, through a commitment to long-term and short-term planning excellence and measurable results.
Vision Statement
Longboat Key is a beautiful place to live, work, and visit, where the natural assets of a barrier island combine with cultural and recreational amenities, visionary planning, and proactive leadership to enhance your way of life.
Expectations for All Volunteers
Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
Be Responsive
Offer Solutions
Actively Communicate
Think “Team”
Be Nice
Add Value
Be Professional
Have the Utmost Integrity
Demonstrate Mutual Respect
Be Service-Minded
Be Accountable
Make Ethical Decisions
Foster a Positive Work Environment
Be Flexible
Set a Positive Example
Be Open to Constructive Feedback and Self Improvement
Have Patience
Follow directions by the Department Director or his/her designee
Project or Position
Court grooming
Key Responsibilities
- Brushing and lining tennis courts early morning on weekends or any late afternoon for court maintenance
- Sweeping the courts and cleaning the lines
- Cleaning around facility with blower
Training & Supervision
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Attends general volunteer orientation with Human Resources.
- Completes department orientation on the following items:
- Tennis morning operations - opening
- Court grooming
- Training and supervision conducted by: Tennis Center Manager or designated trainer
Time Commitment
Tennis Hours of Operation are 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Approximately 2 hours per day, preferably weekend early mornings or any afternoon depending on season. During season between October through April hours would be after 5 PM and after season hours would be after 4 PM.
Setting
All work will be performed at the Tennis Center, outside. Work will be performed using the Town’s equipment.
Skills or Qualifications
- Knowledge and experience in tennis complex and court maintenance
- General maintenance and repair experience
- Ability to communicate and work well within a team
SKILLS PREFERRED
- Some tennis court maintenance experience
- Past and present tennis players are a plus
SKILLS REQUIRED
Screening
- Reference Checks and/or evaluation by former employers
- Background Investigation
- Drug Testing per the guidelines of Human Resources Policy
- Verification of education/certification credentials
- Driver’s License Checks – Volunteers are not to do the following:
- Drive Town vehicles or
- Operate Town heavy equipment
The Town is a Drug Free Workplace, in compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, in § 440.102, FS and Rules 59A-24 F.A.C (Florida Administrative Code). State and federal laws and regulations may subject certain volunteers to additional drug testing requirements. Any volunteer who violates the program is subject to termination.
We can't do it without you!
Thank you for being part of our team.
The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, who provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members, and has a strong drug free workplace and alcohol abuse policy. Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain service members and veterans.
