This is a paid internship at Chicago's premier Clay Court facility, Lincoln Park Tennis Association/Diversey Tennis Center
Responsibilities include:
1.) Daily maintenance of 10 Har-Tru clay tennis courts.
2.) Opening up the facility on a daily basis (5am start).
3.) Mid-day maintenance on public and private sides, which includes grooming, lining and watering at noontime.
4.) Supervision of opening staff.
5.) Makes sure all equipment is working properly and maintained.
6.) Helps with daily activities on the member and public sides, places water jugs on courts, assigns courts, customer service, etc. Light computer knowledge needed.
7.) Maintains all grounds areas which includes mowing the lawns, edging, landscaping, watering the flowers and leaf/debris pickup.
8.) Responsible for all minor repairs of equipment and plumbing.
9.) Responsible for closing and weatherproofing the club in the fall.
-Knowledge of clay court maintenance methods, and irrigation systems a plus.
The Lincoln Park Tennis Association and Diversey Tennis Center, are Chicago’s only public CLAY COURT facility. Situated at the easternmost foot of Diversey Parkway in Lincoln Park, we’re just steps away from the Lakefront trail, Diversey Harbor and the Diversey Driving Range. A “hidden gem in the city,” our idyllic setting and expertly maintained Har-Tru clay courts are open mid-May to mid-October. We welcome players of all skill levels!