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Job Description
2027 Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership Program
Who We Are
We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association Incorporated) 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. Don’t know tennis? Don't worry, you can still find yourself in the game!
The Role
USTA Coaching’s Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership is an immersive, 12-week program designed to train aspiring coaches in all aspects of foundational coaching and leadership. You'll learn from the best in the industry, complete your USTA Coaching Professional Certification, and gain practical experience. The USTA seeks to identify up to 30 candidates for this accelerated 12-week Program, which will begin on May 17 and conclude on August 6, 2027.
Duration: 12 weeks (May 17 - August 6, 2026)
Three Locations: USTA National Campus (Orlando, FL), Midtown Athletic Club (Chicago, IL), and Denver Tennis Park (Denver, CO). (The site selected isn’t guaranteed)
Key Features:
- Fellowship placement opportunities will be available across multiple sites. Specific locations will be shared once the interview process begins, at which point candidates may indicate their location preferences (placement at preferred sites is not guaranteed).
- Practical and experiential opportunity to apply coaching theory
- Receive mentorship from USTA Coaching Senior Coach Developers, Facility Directors, Head Professionals, and subject matter experts, while also engaging with USA Tennis coaches, mental skills experts, strength and conditioning specialists, pro shop personnel, and other industry leaders.
- Leadership skills development
- Concurrently pursuing completion of USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification, which includes:
- Online Courses
- Portfolio Assignments & Assessment
- On-Court Micro Coaching
Who You Are
- Must be either Level 1 certified or have earned the USTA Coaching Development Coach Badge
- Must be a USTA Coaching Rally Member
- A minimum of 2 years of coaching experience
- Pursuing a career as a tennis professional
- NTRP rating of 4.0 or higher
- Maintain a high level of personal professionalism and fitness
- Housing and other expenses are not provided
- Able to provide references upon request
- Although this is a Fellowship and is not a position of employment, applicants should currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the Fellowship
- Must be Safe Play Approved prior to the start of the Fellowship and current throughout the duration of the Fellowship, which includes completing a criminal background screen, acknowledgment of the USTA Safe Play Policy, and completing SafeSport training
Additional Information:
Stipend: $12,000 in total per fellow disbursed in four installments across the program (first week, week 4, week 8, and final week
Housing and other expenses are not provided.
Although this is a Fellowship and is not a position of employment, applicants should currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis for the duration of the Fellowship.
If you are passionate about tennis coaching, aspire to develop leadership skills, and meet the specified criteria, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The fellowship promises to be a transformative experience, shaping the future leaders of tennis coaching.
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 outstanding experience!
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.
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