Who We Are  

It takes the most talented people to put on the world’s greatest tennis event. The US Open Tennis Championships is one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world. Each year, for three weeks in the late summer, the US Open is the focus of the sports & entertainment universe. Passionate fans from around the world come to NYC to be a part of the event that has redefined 'spectacular' and has become a worldwide pop-culture destination. With more than 1 Million on-site visitors, 200 million television viewers worldwide, close to 40 million online visits and more than 2 billion social media engagements in 2024, why not come and enjoy the thrill and excitement of working with our team?

We are seeking a Fire and Life Safety Director who plays an essential role in the US Open guest experience. In this role, you will wear many different hats and have the opportunity to assist and deliver customer service to visitors and staff from around the world. Our team members genuinely enjoy interacting with people, know what it takes to provide excellent customer service.

Start Date: August 11, 2025

End Date: September 10, 2025

Must be available every day per week during US Open

The Role

• Report to and work closely with the US Open Director of Security
• Perform duties as directed by the US Open Director of Security
• Work closely with the US Open Director of Security and the Command Center Director to coordinate safety and security programs during the US Open
• Maintain all of the documents contained within the Command Center Drive.
• Coordinate with IT EMS Support staff to ensure the preparation and accuracy of the following:
  • 24 Hour Recap Report for Incident Reporting (General; Fire & Life Safety; and Medical-Spectator & Staff)
  • Daily Executive Management Summary Report
  • Vehicle Access and Vehicle Delivery Procedure Training

• Coordinate the set-up of all First Aid Stations, to include supplies and equipment needs
• Inspects grounds, buildings, and other infrastructure to detect fire hazards in order to protect life and property on client site
• Test and cleans equipment, such as air compressors, fire extinguishers and other fire protections devices to ensure conformance to fire and safety standards
• Enforce fire and life safety standards and regulations
• May perform other inspections, and safety duties
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Possess event operations experience or Sports Business Management college course work is preferred
• Knowledge of or ability to learn fire inspection operations, and procedures
• Available to work for the full duration of the US Open tournament - 7 days per week
• Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form
• Ability to be an effective team member
• Ability to maintain professional composure when dealing with sensitive or emergency situations
• Courteous telephone manner, and ability to write routine correspondence, including logs and reports
• Ability to adapt to changes in the external environment and organizations
• Good organizations skills, and ability to provide high quality customer service
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively as various social levels, and across diverse cultures
• Position is considered onsite and exempt

What We Offer

Compensation: $425 daily pay rate.

Uniforms: Employees will be provided with uniforms to ensure a professional and cohesive team appearance.

Daily Meal Allowance: A meal allowance will be loaded onto your credentials each workday, allowing you to enjoy meals on-site during your shift.

Exciting Work Environment: Be part of a dynamic team at a world-class venue, contributing to an unforgettable experience for players, staff, and fans.

Come One, Come All

We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested; all unique backgrounds and experiences welcome!

USTA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, family status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.