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Racquet Stringer

Midtown Athletic Clubs · Palatine, IL

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

How do you stay up to date on the latest racquets and stringing technology?

What they are checking: Whether they keep learning, which the posting lists as a duty.

What would you do

A member says their racquet doesn't feel right after you strung it. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own the result and fix it with a positive, professional attitude.

Several racquets come in at once and members need them by tonight. How do you plan your time?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and manage turnaround promises reliably.

How do you greet and help a member who just walks into the shop?

What they are checking: Whether they treat every member warmly, since the posting asks them to greet all members.

About the work

How many racquets have you strung, and on what kind of machine?

What they are checking: Whether they have real stringing experience and can work independently on the club's machine.

Walk me through how you string a racquet from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they know proper mounting, tensioning and knots, which keeps racquets safe and consistent.

A member complains of elbow pain and asks what string to use. What would you recommend and why?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how string type and tension affect comfort, which is part of custom fitting.

What's the difference between polyester and multifilament strings for a club player?

What they are checking: Whether they have the product knowledge the posting requires to answer member questions.

How do you keep your stringing machine calibrated and in working order?

What they are checking: Whether they maintain the machine so every string job comes out at the tension promised.

How would you help with receiving and counting retail inventory?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the retail side carefully, since inventory accuracy matters to the shop.

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The full job description

As published by Midtown Athletic Clubs.

Midtown is looking for a Tennis Stringer to fulfill member requests and maintain strong product knowledge of all types of string, string patterns, and racquets. About Our Company We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives—and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and strong communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization. The Position • Provide proper support to custom fit each member’s Tennis needs • Perform stringing, re-stringing and racquet maintenance • Ensure stringing machine is in proper working condition • Familiar with all type of string, string patterns, and racquets • Maintain clean and tidy workspace • Stay up to date on all the latest stringing technology • Greet all members • Maintain a positive, empathetic, and professional attitude toward members at all times • Know our products and services inside and out, so you can answer questions • Ability to assist with inventory and receiving product • Stand for extended periods of time • Other duties as assigned Experience Requirements • A strong basic understanding of all tennis related retail products required • Ability to string/service large quantity of racquets daily • History of working in a tennis specific environment • Excellent customer service skills • Strong listening and interpersonal skills. Must communicate well with members and associates. • Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds Preferred Skills • USRSA; Certified Stringer (CS) • Master Racquet Technician (MRT) * Compensation starting at $20 per hour. Eligible for monthly bonuses and commissions. This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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