United States Bowling Congress Careers

JOB TITLE: Tournament Traveler – Bowling Ball Express Associate

LOCATION: Tournament Site (Las Vegas, NV or Reno, NV)

POSITION TYPE: Temporary Full-Time

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Bowling Ball Express Supervisor

WORK HOURS: Monday – Sunday (hours vary depending on tournament schedule), ability to work extended hours, as needed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

USBC is seeking dedicated, service-minded individuals to join our tournament traveler team as a Bowling Ball Express Associate. Bowling Ball Express team members support the operation of a premier shipping and receiving center, providing essential services including the receipt, storage, and shipment of bowling equipment for athletes, vendors, and tournament venues. Bowling Ball Express Associates play a vital role in ensuring the smooth logistics and overall success of USBC Championship events.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receiving – Unload and coordinate the storage and distribution of customer, vendor, or tournament equipment and/or supplies. 
• Storage Management – Safely store bowling balls and related gear in designated areas, maintaining organization and accessibility.   
• Shipping – Package and schedule the shipping of customer, vendor, or tournament equipment and/or supplies.
• Carry out financial tasks – Comps, incentives, and POS sales/records.     
• Regularly participate in scheduled meetings and huddles. Keep tournament leaders apprised of department activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

•         Knowledge of World-Ship programs.

•         Superior customer service proficiencies-service-minded and engaged.

•         Effective communication skills-ability to speak clearly and confidently.

•         Robust interpersonal skills–team player.

•         Ability to work nights and weekends, and special events.

•         Focused–The ability to complete tasks accurately in a distraction-filled environment.

•         Computer and communication systems literate - PC, POS, phones, and two-way radios.

EXPERIENCE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or continual learning education.
• Must pass USBC’s Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) background screening and adhere to the Code of Conduct of the USBC Registered Volunteer Program (RVP).
• Shipping, receiving, and inventory experience.
• Forklift experience.
• Must be adaptable and flexible.
• Must always be neat and well-groomed, as this role will have frequent contact with guests, clients, and supporting staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to work in an occasionally noisy and intemperate environment with potential short-term exposure to non-toxic fumes.
• Must be mobile as well as stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 65lbs repetitively and occasionally up to 100lbs.

TRAVEL: This position will require the employee to be on-site for the Championships, so relocation is required for up to 6 months at a time.