Associate Manager, Junior and College Tennis

Who We Are

USTA Eastern is a mission-driven organization dedicated to growing the game of tennis and building healthier communities. Our work spans local clubs schools and public parks all with the goal of making tennis accessible to everyone.

Why Work for USTA Eastern

Were a driven dynamic team that values hard work and passion for the sport. Whether its creating programs to attract new players or collaborating with industry leaders were committed to pushing boundaries and achieving results.

The Role

The Associate Manager Junior and College Tennis reporting to the Managing Director Strategy and Competition and working alongside the Manager Competitive Pathway is responsible for the effective management coordination and promotion of USTA Eastern Junior and College Tennis competitive pathways and programs. This includes ensuring adherence to Junior tournament rules and regulations providing exceptional customer service to stakeholders and driving junior and collegiate participation education and awareness. Key responsibilities encompass junior competition college tennis and Tennis On Campus along with all associated managerial and administrative tasks including but not limited to:

• Oversee and manage the USTA Tennis On Campus program encompassing college team and captain oversight student-run tournament implementation and Section Championship planning and execution.
• Lead the growth and development of high school tennis by liaising with the high school task force.
• Manage and expand sanctioning opportunities for team events on the Eastern Junior Tournament Schedule aligning with competing programs and prioritizing growth.
• Grow and develop RCX Team Challenges and Junior Team Tennis programs through implementation and support.
• Serve as first contact for collegiate hubs and coordinate accountability efforts.
• Recruit facilities and college campuses and tournament staff to host sanctioned tournaments.
• Manage player eligibility seeding and selection for required tournaments.
• Collaborate with the Manager Competitive Pathway to educate and ensure consistent delivery of junior competitive play adhering to USTA Eastern regulations.
• Manage and administer all aspects of junior tournaments including Serve Tennis and Tournament Desk support sanctioning selection scheduling rules and regulations.
• Provide comprehensive customer service and support to tournament directors coaches players and parents.
• Collaborate and communicate closely with various Eastern departments fellow section and national counterparts and other industry leaders to administer and enhance the competitive pathway.
• Serve as staff liaison to the junior competition committee and respective subcommittees.
• Create and maintain website content newsletters resource drives webinars in-person trainings and other digital/printed materials to enhance the experience for all stakeholders.
• Prepare and organize key annual events such as the college showcase day inter and intra-team tournaments and tournament director workshops.
• Ensure all events and programs are compliant with sportsmanship fair play and Safe Play standards.
• Maintain and track junior tournament participation actively working to increase participation from both players and facilities.
• Adhere to program budgets.
• Travel as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Managing Director Strategy and Competition.

Who You Are

• Proactive self-starter with strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Effective communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.
• Technologically proficient with proven understanding of Google Suite CRM and data tools.
• A standout colleague who can also work independently and delegate.
• Strong customer service skills and attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work weekends as needed.
• Tennis knowledge and experience are required.
• Must be available for travel and pass USTA National Safe Play and USTA Eastern Section background checks.

The expected starting salary for this position is $64350. This 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 applicants qualifications for the position the years of relevant experience their unique skills and the location from which they will be performing the job.

Working Conditions: Full-time. Hybrid (work from home with in-office requirements each month) and some nights and weekends.

Come One Come All

We strongly encourage you to apply if youre interested; wed love to learn how you can serve our team with your unique experience!

USTA Eastern 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.

If this is a role that interests you please apply. We look forward to learning more about you and the unique experiences you would bring to this role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Flexible time-off policies including vacation sick leave and holidays.
• 401(k) with employer match and retirement planning support.
• Employer-provided laptop and phone.

Other Perks & Discounts

• USTA Eastern Clothing stipend
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)