Ball Distribution Attendant (seasonal)

## **Who We Are** It takes the most talented people to put on the world’s greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships is one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. Each year, for three weeks in the late summer, the US Open is the focus of the sports & entertainment universe. Passionate fans from around the world come to NYC to be a part of the event that has redefined 'spectacular' and has become a worldwide pop-culture destination. With more than 1 million on-site visitors, 224 million television viewers worldwide, close to 40 million online visits and more than 3 billion social media engagements in 2025, why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team? ## **The Role** This is a seasonal position assisting the US Open Officiating team with distribution of materials and supplies before and during the US Open. This attendant will also assist the Chief Umpire Staff in maintaining the US Open Umpire areas. Duties include but are not limited to: Clothing Distribution: - Assist USTA staff with receiving, sorting, and distributing US Open Umpire’s Uniforms - Execute Clothing Distribution at the Officials' Hotel in NYC Ball Distribution: - Prepare the Ball Distribution space every day - Pre-pack ball bags each morning before 9:15 am, then as needed throughout the day - Maintain supply of like-wear balls - Empty ball bags upon chair umpire’s return - Maintain awareness of match schedule - Ensure that two different versions of tennis balls are separated from each other - Manage tennis ball recycling program - Maintain a highly organized and streamlined work space ## **Who You Are** - Proficient English fluency required; fluency in other languages is a plus - Ability to interact with a diverse group of officials and staff to provide the highest level of customer service - Attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Basic math and counting skills - Able and willing to lift boxes and sort inventory of uniforms and tennis balls - Competency with MS Word, MS Excel, and Google Workspace - Professional, courteous communications - verbal and written - Able to remain calm in a focused, fast-paced, and sometimes stressful environment - Comfortable walking and standing for extended periods of time - Knowledge of Tennis is preferred but not required - **Must be available to work the entire duration of the US Open (August 23rd - September 14th); shift is tentatively 8:00am to 8:00pm** **Pay Rate: $18-20 per hour; Overtime eligible** Daily meal allowance of $50 from Aug 23-Sept 14 via credential