Community Tennis Coordinator

                                                                         USTA Midwest Section                                                           

                                                              Submission Deadline: May 25, 2025

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TITLE: Community Tennis Coordinator

POSITION STATUS Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Indianapolis, Indiana

REPORTS TO: Junior Community Tennis Manager

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This may include weekend work when necessary.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1895, the USTA Midwest, Inc. is part of the national governing body of the sport of tennis in the United States. We celebrate our collaborative work environment that draws people who are passionate about their jobs. A diverse, dynamic organization, USTA/Midwest, Inc. is dedicated to growing the game of tennis for all people throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of West Virginia and Kentucky. The USTA/Midwest, Inc. is the second largest section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA, Inc.) and comprises 13 Districts that make up the Midwest Section.  Our mission is to “Innovate, Promote, and Grow the game of tennis”.  Anyone can play no matter their level. For more information, visit the USTA/Midwest, Inc. at www.midwest.usta.com.

So, join us and let's play tennis!

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

This position will support the Junior Community Tennis Manager with the implementation of ongoing programs and initiatives, while also collaborating with TSR field staff and district personnel. The role will serve as a key liaison for community-based organizations including schools, Community Tennis Associations, and Parks and Recreation departments to facilitate and address their tennis-related needs.

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON: 

• Support and assist the Junior Community Tennis Manager with program operations for Swing Hit & Ace including equipment orders, inventory management and order processing.  


• Assist community tennis providers on USTA Serve Tennis software. 


• Work in conjunction with the marketing department to identify new markets and areas for community tennis opportunities.  


• Provide district support in areas of community tennis with players, providers and facilities. (i.e. team challenges, red ball for all, community events, on court training, etc.) 


• Assist with planning and organizing Midwest attendance at various conferences and conventions. This may include applying to be a vendor, handling application and payment, and supporting staff needs prior to the event.  (SHAPE, Parks and Rec, etc.)


• Complete administrative tasks, including reporting and data management for staff/districts.


• School program liaison between USTA national and the section office. Collect, sort and submit school partnership agreements to USTA National.  


• Process, track, and manage community tennis grant offerings and payouts.

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

• Assist Community Tennis staff with meeting prep for USTA Midwest Annual Meeting and  Leadership Meeting. This will include creating presentations, managing print needs and supporting committee chairs.  


• Assist with Tennis on Campus Midwest Section Championship tournament prep. This will include managing team entries, team forms, supply orders and other event logistics.  

BENEFITS

What’s in it for you?

• We offer a robust 401K Plan


• 20 Paid Time Off (PTO) days awarded your first year


• In addition to medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer short-term and long-term benefits and life insurance


• A starting salary that commensurate with experience


• Paid travel and job-related expenses

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• High school diploma or GED is required. Four year college degree is preferred.  


• Proficient knowledge of the game of tennis is required.


• Strong leadership skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong customer service skills.


• Tech-savvy, with proficiency in Google Suite and ability to use data tools (Kinetica & Quorum) and learn USTA software (Serve Tennis).  


• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail.


• A team player who can also work independently.

Environmental Conditions - Amount of Time

General office environment

Moderate Noise

TRAVEL

Travel required less than 10%

Travel destinations: USTA Midwest section meeting locations, district offices or training/conference/event locations across the section. 

HOW TO APPLY:

Resumes with cover letters accepted through May 25, 2025

Please send resume to https://ustamidwest.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The USTA/Midwest Section is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.