Grounds Crew Members

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Grounds Crew Members to Join our 2026 Grounds Team

Founded in 1892, WSTC is one of America’s most historic and iconic racquet clubs, known for hosting the US Open for over 60 years before its move to Flushing Meadows in 1978. Today, WSTC blends its rich tennis tradition with a vibrant, modern membership experience. The Club offers 38 tennis courts across five surfaces (Grass, Red Clay, Har-Tru, Hard Court, and Synthetic Grass), 10 year‑round bubbled courts, 3 platform tennis courts, 4 pickle ball courts, and a fully stocked pro shop.

Members enjoy a robust calendar of adult and junior programs, tournaments, summer camps, and social events, along with amenities including a heated junior Olympic pool, fitness room, and indoor/outdoor dining. WSTC is also home to the legendary Forest Hills Stadium, which has hosted music icons from The Beatles and Frank Sinatra to Paul Simon and Ed Sheeran, adding a unique cultural dimension to club life.

• Be a part of a dynamic team that will help give you the knowledge and insight to further your career.
• Capital Projects:
  • 2021 – Renovation of grass tennis courts
  • 2025 – Installation of 4 new hydro courts (Har‑Tru)
  • 2026 – Installation of 6 new post‑tension concrete tennis courts – Installation of 10 new hydro courts (Har‑Tru) – Club House (Dining Room Renovations – Misc. club wide renovations – Installation of a padel court

• Perform daily Har‑Tru and hydro court routines: brushing, line sweeping, rolling, and watering courts.
• Manage moisture levels throughout the day to ensure optimal playability of courts (use of moisture meter).
• Repair and level court surfaces, fill and smooth low sports, and maintain consistent clay depth.
• Maintain court lines, net post straps, and adjust net height as needed.
• Use of Clegg hammer to test hardness of courts for preferred ball bounce.
• Help with grass tennis courts – mowing, fertilization, vertical cutting, moisture meter testing, Clegg hammer testing, rolling‑line painting (use Swozi GPS line painting machine).

• Previous experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or related field preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting 50 lbs, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Outdoor, physical role requiring early morning start times.
• Full‑time year‑around position with increased workload during peak tennis season (May to Mid‑October).

• Paid time off
• Uniforms provided
• Overtime opportunities available
• Comprehensive benefit package depending on experience and skills

$18.00 – $25/HR – depending on experience

40 hours / week (part‑time opportunities are also available)

SAM to 1 PM / 7 AM to 3 PM / 10 AM to 6 PM – overnight shift available also.

Resumes can be emailed to directorofgrou