Pickleball Attendant

Northbrook Park District; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted recreation services

Recreation benefits usage

Job summary

Northbrook Park District is seeking a Pickleball Attendant for a part-time role at the Sports Center in Northbrook, IL. The position involves enforcing facility rules, light custodial tasks, gym setup/breakdown, and public interaction during events and open play.

The ideal candidate is 16 or older, with customer service experience, basic pickleball knowledge, and the ability to work independently. CPR/AED certification or obtain within one month of hire is required.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Demonstrated customer service experience or focus.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess basic knowledge of pickleball.
• Work independently and efficiently.
• CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within one month of hire.
• Knowledge of software applications, such as for program registration.

Responsibilities

• Routinely enforces rules, regulations and policies at an assigned facility.
• Effectively performs light custodial work and routine clean-up.
• Completes athletic facility or gym set‑ups and break‑downs.
• Routinely walks facility for security reasons and to inspect for safety issues such as spills, broken items and inappropriate behavior.
• Accurately fills out accident reports, incident reports, and any other forms and schedules established by the park district.
• May operate equipment (i.e. clocks/timers) as required.
• Must arrive fifteen minutes early.
• Must greet the public or team prior to any game, practice, or open play situation.
• Diligently follows and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Follows safe work practices.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Independent work

CPR/AED Certification

Pickleball knowledge

Program registration software

Tools

Program registration software

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Sports Center - Northbrook, IL 60062

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $15.40 - $17.50 Hourly

Job Category: Athletics

Love athletics, flexibility and variety? Join our team as a Pickleball Attendant! This position is responsible for maintaining order and enforcing rules at any gym, or athletic facility, light custodial work, and dealing with the public in a variety of situations at a park district facility. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District.

Pay & Schedule:

$15.40 - $17.50Per HourThis is a part-time, non-exempt position.Monday - Friday 5:00 PM - 9:00 PMMaybe asked to work weekends.Anticipated Start Date: 9/18/2026

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Routinely enforces rules, regulations and policies at an assigned facility.
• Effectively performs light custodial work and routine clean-up.
• Completes athletic facility or gym set‑ups and break‑downs.
• Routinely walks facility for security reasons and to inspect for safety issues such as spills, broken items and inappropriate behavior.
• Accurately fills out accident reports, incident reports, and any other forms and schedules established by the park district.
• May operate equipment (i.e. clocks/timers) as required.
• Must arrive fifteen minutes early.
• Must greet the public or team prior to any game, practice, or open play situation.
• Diligently follows and adheres to all safety policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Follows safe work practices.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• May be required to personally maintain or have access to facility keys, fobs, or codes for facility access.
• Completes any special assignments or tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Sub in leagues as needed.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

Qualifications

Must be 16 years of age or older. Demonstrated customer service experience or focus. Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Possess basic knowledge of pickleball. Work independently and efficiently. CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) month of hire. Knowledge of software applications, such as for program registration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Basic cleaning procedures
• Basic building maintenance and security procedures
• District safety policies and procedures
• Become CPR/AED certified
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Can work independently and unsupervised in some situations

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities are required and include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.