JOB OPPORTUNITIES
INTERESTED IN WORKING TOURNAMENT OPERATIONS AT THE 2024 MUBADALA CITI DC OPEN?
Hello and thank you for your interest in working as a freelance contractor for the Operations Team at the 2024 Mubadala Citi DC Open. Interested candidates should a cover letter and resume to [email protected].
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Available between July 22 – August 6, 2024, possibly including early mornings, late evenings, and/or Saturday or Sunday workdays. Contractors are paid a daily fee for an average of 8-10 hours over the course of the court set-up (July 22 – July 26), tournament (July 27 – August 4), and teardown (August 5 – 7).
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Excited for physical work, including moving and positioning heavy equipment and other assets. Ability to lift 50lbs+
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Willing to work as part of a dedicated team that may be responsible for all aspects of facility management including cleaning, grounds maintenance, special events, and other duties as assigned.
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You must be comfortable in an active construction environment. Set-up vendors are building tents, installing power, and using heavy equipment throughout the site. You must always be attentive and aware of your surroundings.
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Punctual and impeccably presented, adhering to shift attendance requirements and maintaining a neat, well-maintained presence.
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Possess a positive demeanor and outstanding communication skills.
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Must be able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
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Valid Driver's License and Forklift Operator experience strongly preferred.
TOURNAMENT DUTIES:
- Learn procedures and protocols in the following areas:
- Net assembly
- ATP/WTA guidelines
- Microphone operation
- Recognition of specific players
- Court layouts
- Sponsor requirements
- Court drying
- Court washing
- Anticipating player needs
- Inventory management
- Knowledgably work as part of the following teams:
- Court runner
- Net change team
- Court monitor
- Practice Court Attendant
- Communicate with Operations Dispatcher to update scores, request product needs, and provide updates
- Prepare courts for matches each day.
- Quickly solve any on court problems at the discretion of the chair umpire.
- Act as first responder to any issues that may arise on court
- Tend to the needs of players on court
- Ensure that all on court sponsor material is appropriately placed
- Monitor on court security and notify marshals of any potential threats
- Communicate and work with chair umpire and lines people on each court
- Contribute to the changing of nets and on-court signage procedures
- Lead court drying procedure in the event of rain
- Support coworkers in the cleaning of match courts each night.
- Photograph assigned areas for documentation purposes.
- Assist in the completion of quality control surveys
- Make recommendations to improve the position and the tournament from year to year
- Participate in group projects as directed by Management.
- Assist volunteers in preparing their areas for the tournaments.
- Assist with package and laundry handling
- Player area beverage resupply
- Assisting in all player areas with supplies and other ad hoc requests
- Assist with player area setup including office, locker rooms, fitness center, practice courts and other player-related areas including ordering and inventory of supplies.
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