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TCA Professional Services

Racquet Stringer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

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. Starting pay is $17 to $19 an hour ...

TCA Professional Services

Racquet Stringer

Palatine, IL · On-site

$25/hr

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. This position is based out of the ...

MidTown Athletic Club

Racquet Stringer

Palatine, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

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. This position is based out of the ...

Midtown Athletic Club

Racquet Stringer

Rochester, NY

$17 - $19/hr

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. Starting pay is $17 to $19 an hour ...

Midtown Athletic Club

Racquet Stringer

Palatine, IL · On-site

$25/hr

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. This position is based out of the ...

MidTown Athletic Club

Racquet Stringer

Rochester, NY · On-site

$17 - $19/hr

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. Starting pay is $17 to $19 an hour ...

The Pennsylvania State University

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS A Racquet Stringer employed with Penn State Campus Recreation is primarily responsible for stringing/re-stringing tennis racquets to members and guests of the Tennis Center.

Penn State University

Racquet Stringer

University Park, PA · On-site

$25.50 - $31.25/hr

AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS A Racquet Stringer employed with Penn State Campus Recreation is primarily responsible for stringing/re-stringing tennis racquets to members and guests of the Tennis Center.

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for stringer in the United States is $23.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $25.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Stringer is a freelance journalist or photographer who contributes news, articles, or images to media organizations on a per-assignment or per-piece basis. They are not full-time employees but are paid for each submission that gets published. Stringers often cover local events, breaking news, or niche topics, providing valuable content to newspapers, magazines, or broadcast outlets. This role offers flexibility but requires self-motivation and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

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A Stringer's workday can be highly variable, often determined by breaking news events, assignments from editors, or personal initiative in finding stories. Many Stringers work independently and on a freelance basis, allowing for considerable flexibility, but they must be ready to respond quickly, including during evenings or weekends when news breaks. Regular tasks may include attending events, conducting interviews, capturing photos or videos, and submitting content to multiple outlets. This role requires excellent time management and self-motivation, as meeting deadlines and rapidly covering stories is a key part of the job.

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How does a stringer get paid?

A stringer is typically paid per assignment, story, or photograph they provide to a news organization or media outlet. Payments can vary based on the complexity and importance of the content, and some stringers work as freelancers, invoicing for each piece they submit. Compensation may also include bonuses for exclusive or high-impact coverage.
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Racquet Stringer

TCA Professional Services

Rochester, NY • On-site

$17 - $19/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

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. Starting pay is $17 to $19 an hour based on experience and includes a full membership to the club.

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 Skill

  • USRSA; Certified Stringer (CS)
  • Master Racquet Technician (MRT)

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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