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 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

The Manager, Adult Tournaments will manage all aspects of Adult Tournaments and Senior International Competition.

• Contribute to the implementation of the Community Tennis strategic plan
• Execute Adult Tournament and Senior International Competition strategies and programs
• Serve as Staff Liaison to the Adult Competition Committee and Senior International Selection Committee
• Work closely with the Adult Competition Committee and Senior International Selection Committee to ensure all goals and objectives that pertain to the Community Tennis strategic plan are executed
• Support USTA Sectional Associations on Adult Competition strategies and growth
• Actively engage with internal USTA Departments including, but not limited to, Digital, Marketing, Communications, and Collegiate
• Manage and track reports related to Adult Tournament and Senior International Team programs and initiatives
• Attend and participate in internal department and USTA meetings
• Manage the Sanctioning and Scheduling process for all adult national tournaments including acquisition of all national tournament agreements and approvals in conjunction with the Legal Department.
• Manage NTRP National Championships including, but not limited to, site selection, player selection process, and ensuring all regulations are correctly adhered to
• Collaborate with the World Tennis Number (WTN) team on promoting Adult WTN Tournaments
• Understand the basic tournament requirements in Serve Tennis in order to effectively support National Tournament Directors
• Ensure quality control of National Tournaments with regular communication to National Tournament Directors
• Assist in monitoring the budget for Adult Tournaments on a monthly basis.
• Foster positive relationships with various related organizations, including, but not limited to ITF, USPTA, PTR, NWTO, and NSMTA.

Who You Are

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in the tennis or sports industry
• Minimum 2 years in a management or leadership role
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite & G-Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms), Adobe Photoshop, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom & Google Meet.
• Proven track record of success working in team environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Possess the ability to learn & manipulate new programs and processes.
• Demonstrated ability in coordination, organization, and data management.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to travel to attend meetings, conferences and international events
• Interpersonal & organizational skills - clear, friendly written and verbal communicator with extreme attention to detail..
• Interpersonal & organizational skills - clear, friendly written and verbal communicator with extreme attention to detailThe role is designated as "hybrid/flex," allowing for both remote and on-site work. Adherence to current USTA hybrid/flex requirements is essential, with periodic updates from HR informing the most current policy.

What We Offer

• At the USTA, we know people are our most important asset. For this reason, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of a diverse workforce!
• Flexibility: Our Hybrid with Flexibility approach combines a balance of remote working with in-office collaboration to spark teamwork and creativity.
• 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 a paid winter recess.
• Plan for your future financially and professionally: 401(k) with employer matching (up to 3%), promotional and growth opportunities, Learning and Development programs to learn on the job, and up to $5,000 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 $60,000 - $65,000.   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 applicant's 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 you’re interested; we'd love to learn how you can “serve” our team with your unique 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.