Manager, Tennis Design Standards & Technical Resources

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 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 know tennis Dont worry you can still find yourself in the game!

The Role

The USTAs Tennis Venue Services (TVS) team supports tennis facilities nationwide with technical solutions aimed at making tennis facilities a best-in-class destination.

In this role you will:

• Join the TVS team in driving the strategy knowledge and innovation surrounding tennis court infrastructure.
• Collaborate directly with engineers designers court contractors vendors/manufacturers and facility owners/operators.
• Support the development of facilities designed to enhance the delivery of tennis across the USTA network particularly within public parks and community markets.

Responsibilities:

The new manager will oversee the creation of a national repository of technical standards and resources regarding the construction and maintenance of tennis facilities designed to make technical information about courts more accessible and useful for local communities and establish TVS and the USTA as a knowledge hub for the tennis industry.

They will play a key role in reimagining the TVS technical review process to handle the recent boom in new project inquiries and support research and development initiatives that invite innovation within tennis infrastructure.

• Stay abreast of standards industry recommendations and specifications for tennis court infrastructure.
• Administer the distribution and timeline of USTAs technical Facility Services projects.
• Collaborate to identify and establish strategies for the improvement of tennis delivery within markets such as parks and recreation CTAs and new facilities.
• Create a technical knowledge repository.
• Work directly with relevant parties on any initiatives as assigned.
• Select involvement with national tennis providers community tennis associations and the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA)
• Administer the comprehensive USTA Park Agency Tennis Assessments with leading agencies including the Portfolio Assessment (PATA) program.
• Provide support to the Public Parks committees

Note: This is a facilities and infrastructure role focused on the built environment (construction materials and technical design) not an Information Technology or Software Engineering position.

Who You Are

Candidate should be highly analytical detail-oriented data-driven and have a strong technical foundation in a field like civil engineering architecture or construction management. They should be practiced at reading site plans checking construction specifications and have a general understanding of the physical requirements of building tennis courts. Personshould also be comfortable documenting/organizing technical data/documents in a way that is clear and easy for others to use/reference. Familiarity with public parks or municipalities is a plus as is a working knowledge of tennis and organizations within the tennis ecosystem.

Many of the projects this candidate will support will require a creative entrepreneurial or innovative mindset. Candidates with nonprofit experience sustainable development or community development experience would be a plus. More than anything the person should be team-oriented and work well in a collaborative setting.

• 2-4 years engineer in training (EIT)
• Knowledge and technical understanding of site infrastructure facility design standards and site specifications
• Ability to conduct site analysis
• Proficient in Google Workspace including Docs Sheets Forms & Presentations; and other data analytics programs as needed
• Highly team-oriented personable responsive independent organized and a proactive problem-solver
• This position is designated as hybrid/flex in Orlando and may allow for both remote and on-site work. Any such position must meet the current USTA hybrid/flex requirements as updated from time to time. Please consult HR for the most current policy.

• 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 two paid recesses.
• 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 $7000 for tuition reimbursement per academic year.
• 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 base salary for this position is $60000 - $75000.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 applicants 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 youre interested; wed love to learn how you can serve our team with your unique experience!

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