New Internship Post

The Grassmere Inn
Peter Kaplan's Westhampton Beach Jr/Adult Tennis Academy
7 Beach Lane
Westhampton Beach, NY, 11978
914-234-9462
PeterKaplan2002@yahoo.com
 www.westhamptontennis.com


SUMMER 2010 INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE
FRONT DESK
JOB DESCRIPTION FOR SUMMER 2010
Duties:
 Intern/employees will typically handle front desk, reservations, breakfast and help with other meals, oversee housekeeping and in an emergency, even make up a room, sales, marketing, distributing fliers, etc. One will be responsible for everything that goes on in the Inn. For example, if for some reason a room doesn't get completed by a housekeeper, or we just need add'l help, you will be asked to help!!

There is also the possibility of working in our tennis shop or tennis academy in an emergency or if you are interested.
Generally staff work 51 hours per week and additionally serve as the Manager-On-Duty (MOD) overnight, once weekly.  When serving as the MOD you may stay in your room or around the Inn, but you are the first contact point if someone needs help or if the phone rings.
Positions pay $200/week ($150 plus $50 per week bonus if one completes commitment). 
Free housing

There are also 2 positions available where the staff will be paid $100 per week but only work   30 hours per week.  These are for the less experienced students.

It is very important that we know the exact dates you are able to work.  Additionally, any time off that you will need we request to know ahead of time. Please keep in mind that $50 of your salary is considered a bonus and is only payable upon the completion of your commitment.  Therefore, please make sure you are as accurate as possible with the respective start, end dates, and any time off requests you may have.  If for any reason you fail to complete your commitment or your
employment is terminated; your bonus will be forfeited in its entirety.  You are also invited and encouraged to join our tennis clinics on your off hours free of charge. (Pending availability).

Housing is included/subsidized
The housing provided is usually quite Spartan. There are two-four spots in the Inn for housing.  There is also a share house 4 blocks away which is REALLY Spartan.  There is a possibility that we could let you stay in a guest room in the Inn.  We would give you a massive discount. However, it will cost between $125-150 per week per person, and rooms will require at least two people.  These rooms MAY have A/C but are Spartan. They are 9 x 10 and do not have a closet.  However, we will provide storage for your belongings should you need more space.   Inn Guests pay up to $800 weekly for these rooms.  Please note, housing is massively expensive in this area.  We estimate the value of the housing to be approximately $250 per week, despite how Spartan it is. This includes the share house.  For those staying in the Inn, The difference between what you are paying and the regular rate is approximately $250-300 per week. If you are staying in the share house, you will be permitted to spend weekday nights in the Inn at no charge should you like more space.  (Pending availability).  Your immediate family will be permitted to stay weekdays for a certain number of nights (Pending availability).  There is a rate for family and friends weekdays only.  Friends are discouraged from visiting on the weekends.

You will be provided work clothing which we will launder for you.  You must be neat and clean at all times.  You also may wear khakis and polo-type shirts. All personal laundry must be done off premise. You will be given kitchen privileges but under no circumstances may you eat Inn guestsÂ’ or other staff membersÂ’ food.  The Village is around the corner.  There is a supermarket and a drug store within walking distance.

Transportation is provided as necessary. This is a great place to work if you donÂ’t have a car.  A bicycle would be perfect.  Internet access is available; however, staff use of the Grassmere office computer for anything other than Grassmere business is strictly prohibited.  We monitor the computer usage remotely. You also must refrain from bringing your laptop into the front office when on duty.  We have found that staff were constantly instant messaging or were distracted
when their laptops were in the front office.

It would be very helpful if you review our website and all of the other materials my office has sent to you to further understand our businesses, their synergies and what we do.  If you are still
interested in the position, or if you have any further questions, please give me a call or an email.  If you are interested, please be ready to give me your start & end dates, and any day off requests you may have.

> Westhampton Beach Village & brief affiliated property descriptions
We are 65 miles East of Manhattan on the South Shore of Long Island, the gateway to the Hamptons.
> The Village is a beautiful resort beach town.  On Thursday nights during July & August, there are free concerts on the Village Green.  In town is a small movie Theatre. There are multi-plex theatres within 15 minutes.  There is a Performing Arts Center which has great artists but is not inexpensive.  There are numerous restaurants and delis ranging from moderately priced to expensive, within 500 yards.  The beach is beautiful and is down the street (0.7 miles away). The Village will charge the adults $5 pp/day for access. Staff members are permitted on the beach free.  At the beach is a pavilion with bathrooms, a snack bar, outdoor showers, and lifeguards.  We have an affiliated property with a pool that adults may use and occasionally families may use during the week