Racquet Stringer - Tennis Warehouse Georgia

Description

Position Details

Employment Type: Part-Time

Hiring Range: $16 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday; weekend required

Hours: Part-Time (minimum 16 hours/week, maximum 28 hours/week)

Location: Alpharetta, Georgia; On-site (No remote or hybrid option)

About Us

We're more than an e-commerce retailer - we're a destination for athletes, adventurers, and sports enthusiasts. Sports Warehouse offers a carefully curated selection of gear and equipment across tennis, pickleball, padel, running, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our goal is simple: help every customer find the right products with expert guidance, exceptional service, and a shopping experience that keeps them coming back.

The Sports Warehouse Family of Brands

Tennis Warehouse

Pickleball Warehouse

Padel Warehouse

Running Warehouse

Tackle Warehouse

Ice Warehouse

Inline Warehouse

Derby Warehouse

Riding Warehouse

Skate Warehouse

TYPTI Warehouse

Benefits & Perks

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Short-term disability coverage*

Time Off

• Paid vacation*
• Paid sick time

Financial Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit-sharing program

Workplace Perks

• Employee discounts across all Sports Warehouse brands
• Complimentary access to our on-site fitness facility
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Employee appreciation events and team celebrations

*Available to eligible full-time employees.

Purpose of Position

Perform basic racquet preparation and maintenance, including stringing and other racquet services.

Requirements

* Prior knowledge of how to string a tennis racquet is a plus but not a requirement. We will provide all training necessary to learn how to successfully string racquets.

Duties and Responsibilities

Racquet Service

• Carefully and efficiently install strings according to racquet specifications.
• Identify possible damage or defects to racquets and/or strings and make an assessment of the necessary corrective actions.
• Repair and/or replace accessories as needed.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse.
• Communicate effectively and behave professionally.
• Demonstrate active listening skills.
• Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately.
• Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed.
• Focus and maintain attention to detail.
• Work independently and remain motivated.
• Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing positively within a team.
• Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace.
• Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment.
• Practice good judgement in actions and decision making.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment:

This role functions within a professional and collaborative office setting, regularly utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, tablets and phones for day-to-day tasks. The use of racquet stringing machines and related tools/supplies may also be required to support the needs of the business.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Stringing a racquet requires repetitive motions like threading, pulling and knotting strings. 
• Requires standing for long periods of time and use of hands, fingers, wrists, and arms while stringing racquets. 
• Must be able to handle and grip delicate tools, such as pliers and clamps, and demonstrate manual dexterity, fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination to string racquets. 
• Regularly required to handle objects, type on a computer, use tablets, phones and/or computer software.
• Communicate effectively to exchange information, coordinate workflow, and support operational and safety needs.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items up to 25 pounds, with heavier lifting infrequent and assisted when appropriate.
• Occasionally required to stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb.
• Work in an office environment that may include moderate noise levels and proximity to others.
• Ability to work a scheduled shift and maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policies.
• Ability to adapt to changing job duties and business needs.