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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 USTA Southwest?

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.

Check out list of job openings with our USTA Southwest office below.  USTA Southwest currently has one job opening.  

USTA Local League Coordinator - Phoenix metro area  (APPLY HERE)  

The Role

The Phoenix Local League Coordinator will assist the USTA Southwest (“SWS”) in its mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis. This position is responsible for strategically driving, implementing, and analyzing community-based tennis programs identified in the SWS Strategic Plan, focusing on data-driven growth and player retention within the Phoenix Region.

Adult Leagues

• Promote and develop successful implementation of all USTA League products
• Drive Digital Engagement: Execute targeted communication strategies (web, newsletters, social media) to maximize participation and leverage digital tools like the League Communication Center.
• Develop Local League calendar within the Sectional and National calendars
• Schedule and administer Local League seasons, including playoffs and District Championships
• Educate players on the NTRP rating program and League Regulations (Regional, Sectional, and National) 
• Recruit and develop captains 
• Utilize the League Communication Center and messaging
• Manage League Operations & Conflict Resolution: Oversee regional playoff execution and serve as the primary point of contact for all league matters, including effective conflict and grievance resolution.

Adult Competition & Recreation

• Promote, administer, and support non-advancing products, including Tri Level, 55 & Over Mixed Doubles, Mixed Tri Level, etc.
• Promote, administer, and support Adult competitive tournaments as needed
• Champion and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts by actively promoting tennis opportunities for multicultural participants and volunteers.

Support Organization Members and Community Events

• Meet with tennis facility personnel to assess their needs; provide resources, education, and marketing materials 
• Cultivate Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy: Proactively engage with tennis facilities and community organizations to identify needs, secure strategic alliances, provide targeted resources, and represent the Region in workshops/events designed to strengthen the local delivery system.

Other Duties:

• Attend SWS Board Meetings as requested
• Attend Regional Advisory Council meetings 
• Attend SWS section staff meetings
• Attend regular SWS League Staff Calls and meetings
• Attend National USTA Staff Training as requested
• Attend and support assigned Section championships

REGION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Produce content and update the Region website
• Produce consumer e-newsletters
• Attend Regional Advisory Council Meetings

TRAVEL DEMANDS: This position requires low to moderate travel, including Section Events, USTA League Staff Training, National Championship events as authorized, and to tennis facilities within the region. Ability to travel for the job, both inside and outside the Section, including weekends.
  

Who You Are

• A collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence and strong customer service skills.
• Effective communicator with expertise in written correspondence, public speaking, and presentations.
• Highly organized self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
• Digitally savvy, with advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and a quick ability to learn platform-specific tools such as Serve Tennis and TennisLink.
• Passionate about tennis advocacy; bilingual skills and a college degree are preferred.
• A professional team player with strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
• High energy and passion with a desire to promote tennis
• Understanding the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP). 
• Knowledge of Tennis. Tennis playing experience. 
• Able to be in the Scottsdale office for at least 10 days per month, 2 core days per week (M/T/W/Th)
• Comfortable traveling throughout the Metro Phoenix / Scottsdale region as needed  

TENTATIVE START DATE - August 3rd. (or until position is filled). 

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.
  

USTA SOUTHWEST INTERNSHIPS

Position: Southwest Intern

Time Frame: Summer, Fall and Spring internships available

Pay Level: None paid - credit hour or experience only

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona

The United States Tennis Association Southwest is a not-for-profit organization covering Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso County in Texas. As one of the 17 Sections of the USTA, the USTA Southwest has more than 13000 individual members and 200 organizational members. As the national governing body of tennis in the U.S., our mission is to "promote and develop the growth of tennis."

Responsibilities: The Southwest Intern is responsible for assisting the Director of Marketing Communications and other staff members in their efforts for USTA Southwest. This position requires is a heavy emphasis on communications with experience in communications tasks, social media, writing and video production preferable (but not required). The intern may also be asked to assist with writing stories and other articles and assisting other departments (Community Tennis, Adult Competition, Junior Competition) as needed.

Hours: The amount of hours per week will be agreed upon with the Director of Marketing Communications. Hours may include some night and weekend duties (events). The internship program will be developed in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the college/university so that requirements are met for the internship. Travel is optional, but could occur if intern is willing.

Responsibilities may include:

•    Assist with designing, coordinating and distributing marketing and promotional materials

•    Assist in on-site presence at events, including booth set-up, staffing and tear down

•    Research, coordinate and execute social media tactics

•    Photography and videography of events, including editing videos for final presentation

•    Assist with writing articles and copy editing, database creation

Qualifications:

•    Must have the ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and in interpersonal settings

•    Ability to take direction and work independently

•    Accuracy and attention to detail

•    Knowledge of general marketing and/or public relations principles

•    Must possess a professional, mature demeanor

•    Minimum education and experience: enrolled in a four-year college or university or in a relevant degree program such as marketing, communications, public relations, or business adminstration or

sport management.

•    Other equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Contact: Jeff Sikes, Director of Marketing and Communications

Phone: 480.289.2351 x. 109 (direct) 

E-mail: sikes@southwest.usta.com  

USTA SOUTHWEST JOBS PAGE INFO
Tennis businesses (clubs, facilities, retail) interested in posting open positions can place their information here for a $25 listing fee for each posting. Please contact Jeff Sikes at sikes@southwest.usta.com for more details