Undergraduate Intern Summer 2026 Wheelchair Tennis
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Job Location:
Orlando, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 sports growth on every level in the United States from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game the US Open.
Why Intern with 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 crafting opportunities for ALL to participate. Dont know tennis Dont worry you can still find yourself in the game!
The Role
The Wheelchair Tennis Intern will be an essential part of the wheelchair tennis team supporting key grassroots initiatives and contributing to projects that offer meaningful hands-on learning experiences. This internship provides the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of adaptive sports gain exposure to working with individuals with disabilities and build skills relevant to future roles within the USTA.
As part of the team you will assist with in-person wheelchair tennis events throughout the summer contribute to research and analysis that support program growth and collaborate with various USTA business units to advance the sport nationally. You will play an active role in initiatives related to Disability Pride Month high school tennis inclusion and sport chair maintenance.
- Support planning and execution of in-person wheelchair tennis events
- Contribute to disability sport initiatives during Julys Disability Pride Month
- Analyze high school tennis participation and assist with evaluating the National Grant Process
- Help develop a Sport Chair Maintenance Program to support athletes and local providers
- Conduct research and provide recommendations to help grow wheelchair tennis opportunities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance grassroots initiatives
Program details:
8-week program from June 9 through August 11
Schedule: MondayThursday 9:00 AM5:00 PM ET
Hybrid role requiring 3 days per week on-site at our Orlando office.
Compensation: $16.00 per hour
Who You Are
Experience or interest in data analysis
Passion for adaptive sports or wheelchair athletics
Willingness to take initiative and lead project components
Strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively
Curious proactive and excited to contribute to meaningful inclusion efforts
What the Program Offers
As an intern you will fully immerse into the USTA culture and be a true part of the team! During the program you will have the opportunity to network with Senior Leadership- including the CEO- as well as be mentored by current staff. Additionally you can look forward to:
- Weekly professional development workshops.
- Participation in a group project which will be presented to staff at the end of the program.
- Opportunity to have your resume reviewed by one of our recruiters.
- Ability to participate in company activities including our 7 Business Resource Groups.
- And more!
Come One Come All
We strongly encourage you to apply if youre interested; all unique backgrounds and experiences welcome!
USTA 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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
USTA offers tennis play opportunities for competitive and recreational players. Find tennis events, tournaments and programs near you and get involved today!
