Racket Club Stringer

5–15 hours per week | Weekday & Weekend Hours | Mornings & Evenings, Flexible

Help our players bring their best game to the court! The Crystal Lake Park District is seeking a detail-oriented Racket Club Stringer to provide quality tennis racket stringing, gripping, and customization services. If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in precision, and have an interest in tennis equipment, this could be your perfect match!

What You’ll Do

• String tennis rackets according to requested tension, string type, and pattern specifications.


• Complete approximately 5–20 rackets per week, typically within a 24–48-hour turnaround.


• Work efficiently to meet the standard of completing individual racket repairs within 30 minutes.


• Inspect racket frames and grommets for wear or damage before stringing.


• Replace grips, overgrips, bumper guards, and grommets, and apply stencils as needed.


• Track string setups, tension history, and completion status in the pro shop system.


• Keep stringing machines calibrated and maintain a clean, organized workspace.
  

What You’ll Bring

• One or more years of tennis racket stringing experience preferred; training may be provided.


• Knowledge of tennis string types, gauges, tension retention, and racket specifications.


• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to consistent, high-quality work.


• Good judgment, problem-solving skills, and safety awareness.


• Ability to perform work involving prolonged standing, precise hand movements, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  

Ready to put your skills into play? Apply today!

The Crystal Lake Park District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Please see a full listing of our benefits offering here.