Director of Coaching

                                                        USTA MIDWEST SECTION

                                              Submission Deadline: July 18, 2025

                                                           No Inquiries Please

TITLE: Director of Coaching

POSITION STATUS: Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN

REPORTS TO: CEO

WORK SCHEDULE:  Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position will be primarily Monday-Friday with some weekends as the facility gets up to speed and then tapers off as it develops. 

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. The USTA/Midwest, Inc. is the second largest section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA, Inc.) serving five states (Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin , and part of WV and KY) and is comprised of 13 Districts.  Our mission is to “Innovate, Promote, and Grow the game of tennis”.  For more information, visit the USTA/Midwest, Inc. at www.midwest.usta.com.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

A leader with strong on court and off court skills who believes that tennis has the ability to change lives and build healthier communities. A strategic thinker with the ability to elevate the USTA Midwest coaching program to be the model of excellence around the U.S. An experienced clinician who has the ability to lead workshops and invigorate all levels of the tennis coaching space in the Midwest.

THE ROLE: 

• Execute National coaching strategy at the section and district levels


• Lead the recruitment of new community coaches while maintaining a strong retention rate among current coaches within the USTA Midwest section.


• Foster a thriving coach community through mentorship programs and networking opportunities.


• Work in close partnership with USTA National staff to ensure local efforts align with national priorities


• Design and implement robust community coaching development programs 


• Create and implement workshops for wheelchair and adaptive tennis


• Seek opportunities to engage Conquer Paralysis Now clients in tennis play


• Develop and implement workshops aimed at supporting the growth and inclusion of coaches


• Establish opportunities for continuing education for more advanced coaches


• Develop and execute growth strategies aimed at expanding community coaching membership and improving coaching standards across the Midwest Section


• Maintain the National Coaches Learning Management System (LMS) for the Midwest Section


• Manage professional tennis staff at the USTA Midwest Tennis Center


• Work with the USTA Midwest Tennis Center Manager to maintain a safe, welcoming, and professional environment at the Midwest Tennis Center


• Responsible for collaborating with appropriate USTA Midwest programming teammates and
  developing initial programming and managing court sheet for USTA Midwest Tennis Center


• Performs all work duties and activities by company policies and procedures; follows safety policies and practices; works safely; and reports unsafe activities and conditions


• Provide on court teaching/coaching


• Other duties as assigned

SPECIAL PROJECTS:

None

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
  

REQUIREMENTS

• Certified in PTR or RSPA professional - Preferred


• High school diploma is Required


• Strong knowledge and passion of tennis delivery - Required


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - Required
  


• CPR Certified and AED knowledgeable within the first 30 days of hire - Required


• Proven experience in teaching coaching and program management - Required


• Strong knowledge of tennis coaching techniques and player development principles - Required


• Excellent working knowledge and understanding of tennis rules and strategies - Required


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Required


• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment - Preferred


• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle complex situations - Preferred
  


• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.


• Leadership abilities with a focus on team development - Preferred
  


• Knowledge of Club Automation - Preferred

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to noise from on court play

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

TRAVEL

Travel required less than 10%

Travel destinations: USTA Midwest Section meeting locations 

HOW TO APPLY:

Resumes with cover letters accepted through July 18, 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.