Job Posting Title National Coach - Women's Tennis

Who We Are We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open. Why Work for the USTA? We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers focused on growing the sport of tennis and making it accessible to all. We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for ALL to participate. The Role The focus of this role is direct player coaching with incremental off-court leadership responsibilities; supporting the identification, development, and transition of elite female players in the Early Professional developmental stage. This role focuses on implementing and executing on-court and off-court USA Tennis strategy for high-performance players with the goal of maximizing the number of players achieving Top 50 pathway milestones. This role will support achieving set KPIs for the entire group of players within the Early Professional stage, as well as resource management aligned with the USA Tennis strategy and vision, while emphasizing and exemplifying USA Tennis cultural values. Responsible for maximizing the number of players on track to reach the Top 50 in the Early Professional age group, as well as players moving into and out of the Transition level. Provide direct coaching to Early Professional female athletes, focusing on top prospects and supporting their progression along the USTA pathway Support understanding of USA Tennis strategy, cultural norms, and KPIs across the Early Professional team of coaches; support the Early Professional team achieving set goals Support internal and cross-functional team meetings to drive accountability in achieving those KPIs Support development of players’ progress planning together with the performance team and Head of Women’s Tennis through monthly huddles or quarterly performance team meetings; track progress and ensure resources are adequately allocated Support partnership with sections, college, and the private sector to develop players and coaches; partner with these stakeholders on various initiatives to strengthen developmental pathways Create deep relationships with top players, coaches, and agents; become an expert in understanding each of our top players’ backgrounds, situations, and needs Be a champion of USA Tennis culture, exemplifying outlined norms both on campus and at every event; demonstrate a team-first attitude and highest ethical standards Mentor and collaborate with the team of Women’s National Coaches to ensure consistent methodology and player support Work closely with the Head of Women’s Tennis and Player ID & Development Sr. Director, and other National Coaches to align programming across age groups Participate in player selection, wild card determinations, and pathway progression decisions Support evaluation of coaching effectiveness, player progress, and program outcomes Who You Are Prior demonstrated success coaching high-level junior female tennis players, ideally at the Early Professional developmental level. Deep knowledge of the U.S. Women’s tennis development pathways and Player ID & Development philosophy Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills Ability to build and maintain relationships with players, parents, coaches, and tennis academies Experience designing and implementing development programs for elite youth players Former competitive player or coach experience preferred, but not required College degree preferred but not required Must be able to work on-site and travel frequently, including to USTA Training Centers in Orlando and Carson, and domestic/international tournaments for Early Professional players What We Offer At the USTA, we know people are our most important asset. For this reason, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of a diverse workforce! Flexibility: Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines a balance of remote working with in-office collaboration to spark teamwork and creativity. Comprehensive benefits designed to meet your unique needs: Medical, dental, vision, access to doctors virtually, a flexible spending account to manage your health and dependent care expenses, and life and disability insurance are a small part of our offerings. Time to recharge and energize: Generous paid time off policy - including vacation, sick, personal, and paid holidays, parental leave, and a paid winter recess. Plan for your future financially and professionally: 401(k) with employer matching (up to 6.5%), promotional and growth opportunities, Learning and Development programs to learn on the job, and up to $7,000 for tuition reimbursement. Mental and emotional wellness: Resources for overall well-being, including mental health and meditation benefits. Other cool perks: A personalized health management program, pet insurance, commuter benefits, identity theft protection, discounts with our network of partners, and fun events are just a few of the optional benefits available. The expected range for the annual base salary for this position is $108,500- 135,000. This role is eligible for an Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) bonus up to 5%. This range does not include any additional pay or benefits for which a person may qualify. The actual base salary offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, the years of relevant experience, their unique skills, and the location from which they will be performing the job. Come One, Come All We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested; we'd love to learn how you can “serve” our team with your unique experience! 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