Tournament Coordinator

Position Summary

The Tournament Coordinator will provide support for the Midwest Section Competition department including responsibilities pertaining to Junior and Adult tournaments. This position 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.

Main Responsibilities 

• Oversee the tournament application, sanctioning, and approval process for Midwest section and 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 section and 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 is preferred
• Administration of tennis programming, tournaments, or on court experience is preferred
• Computer skills including Google Suite, TennisLink, and Serve Tennis is preferred

Required Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills and/or experience with volunteers
  
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• Effective time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility to work occasional hours and weekends outside of the regular work schedule as needed

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.  

Benefits & Perks

• Hybrid Schedule 
• Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with employer matching (up to 3%)
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer HSA Contribution: The organization will contribute to eligible employees’ Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
  
• Life and Disability Insurance (short-term and long-term disability) - Employer Paid coverage for employee only
• Generous Amount of PTO 
• Professional Development: training programs, workshops, and conferences where you can learn and network
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Winter Break: Employees receive a paid winter break from December 24th-January 1st each year, in addition to regular PTO
  

Physical Requirements

• Outdoor weather conditions – 5-10%
• Moderate Noise

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.