Job Description
The Nature Valley Open returns to Nottingham Tennis Centre between Saturday 6 – Sunday 14 June 2020. It combines a women’s WTA International with a men’s top level ATP Challenger Tour event, attracting the stars of women’s and men’s tennis as they finalise their grass court preparations for The Championships, Wimbledon. We would like friendly, fun and enthusiastic volunteers to help support the delivery of the event!
Our volunteers perform a vital role as the public face of the Nature Valley Open during the tournament, ensuring that our spectators have a positive, enjoyable and safe experience. It will be their responsibility to provide an exceptional level of customer service to everyone on-site, ranging from Court Stewards to Ticket Checkers. For a full role description, please visit www.lta.org.uk/NottinghamVolunteers.
We are looking for people with the following skills and experience:
– An interest and knowledge in sport and tennis in particular
– Exceptionally reliable, punctual and flexible
– Well presented, friendly and polite
– Ability to work well within a team, even with people they have only recently met
– Ability to adapt quickly to a role and troubleshoot issues as they arise
– Experience of event volunteering or previous customer service is a bonus!
Apply between Monday 13 January – Sunday 16 February. Please note that new applicants will have to attend a Selection Session at Nottingham Tennis Centre on one of the following dates (various times will be available to choose from):
– Monday 9 March
– Tuesday 10 March
– Wednesday 11 March
All successful applicants (new or returning) who are offered a role at the 2020 tournament will be required to attend a Training Session at Nottingham Tennis Centre on one of the following dates:
– Saturday 30 May
– Sunday 31 May
If you have any further questions, please contact TeamNotts@lta.org.uk
How to apply
If the #TeamNotts family sounds like something you would like to be a part of in 2020, then please complete the application form by visiting www.lta.org.uk/NottinghamVolunteers where you can also download the role description. Please note that to apply you must be 18 years or older when the tournament begins on 6 June 2020.