Tournament Coordinator

Job Summary

The Tournament Coordinator will provide support for the Midwest Competition department including responsibilities pertaining to Junior and Adult tournaments. They will assist with training and educating tournament directors, parents, and providers on USTA Tournament Regulations, Serve Tennis, and best practices. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills and is able to work well independently as well as on a team. Knowledge of Google Suite is a plus. Must be willing to work occasional hours and weekends outside of the regular work schedule.

Job Description

• Oversee the tournament application, sanctioning, and approval process for Midwest district-level junior and adult tournaments
• Regularly review events to confirm compliance with regulations and quality standards
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Serve Tennis and Tournament Desk software, competitive tournaments, and player rankings and ratings
• Create and provide resources and materials to support district-level tournament directors
• Coordinate logistics for junior high-performance camps
• Assist in running and/or managing a tournament desk for various adult and junior championships
• Serve as staff support for various Midwest adult and junior committees
• Ship equipment, awards, marketing items, and other materials as needed
• Various other job duties as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year college degree is preferred
• USTA tournament knowledge and/or tennis playing experience preferred
• Exceptional customer service skills and/or experience with volunteers
• Administration of tennis programming, tournaments, or on court experience preferred
• Computer skills including Google Suite, TennisLink, and Serve Tennis preferred
• Must be available to work occasional weekends
  

Required Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines
  

Physical Requirements

• General office environment
• Outdoor weather conditions – 5-10%
• Moderate Noise

Why Join Us

At the USTA Midwest, Inc., we believe that our employees are our most valuable assets and we are committed to taking care of our people.

CORE HEALTH & FINANCIAL BENEFITS

Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with employer matching (up to 3%)

Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance (short-term and long-term disability) - Employer Paid coverage for employee only

Flexible Spending Account - for Dependent Care Expenses

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Paid Winter Break (from December 24th-January 1st each year)

WORK-LIFE BALANCE & FLEXIBILITY

Hybrid Work Opportunity

Paid Parental Leave (Time off for new parents)

PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,500)

Professional Development - covered trainings, workshops, or conference attendance

Disclaimer

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.