National Coach – Women’s Tennis

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• Work with players, private coaches, and parents throughout the year to enhance the players’ competitive and training environment.
• Oversee and participate in intense on-court training sessions at the Training Centers, competitive events, or other assigned locations.
• Gender based coaching with expertise to successfully guide players through the different developmental stages.
• Maintain consistent, open, honest, and respectful communication with personal and developmental coaches throughout the country, and particularly with coaches of players that the coach is working with currently.
• Organize training opportunities for players and coaches.
• Travel with assigned players to events.
• Facilitate the interaction among players at the training facilities and competitive events.
• Work cooperatively with the Coaching Education Department by participating in workshops as a clinician or as a presenter at selected events.
• Work with the existing academies and private coaches to help build relationships as well as help the players maximize their potential.
• Assist in the decisions regarding Player Development Grants.
• Assist in wildcard decisions.
• Job duties include on-court and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain office hours at the Training Centers when not on the road; some weekend work required.
• Create direct and consistent communication with the Sectional PD Staff/Coaches. Key areas of information to communicate are:
  • Identify and track top prospects.
  • Report on tournament and training results and opportunities.
  • Report on feedback from prominent coaches in the section on current events.
• Create a linkage between National and Sectional High Performance.

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• Extensive tennis background working with players at all levels of the game, including, but not limited to, three to five years of experience as either:
• An active player on the professional tour.
• An active coach with a documented record of success with top-level players.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work with and effectively manage relationships with players, their parents, coaches, and the tennis community as a whole.
• Willing to reside in close proximity to the USTA Player Development Headquarters in Boca Raton, FL.
• Effectively manage budget, expense reports, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Work successfully in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Programs.
• Must participate in the USTA High Performance Coaching Education Program.
• Member of both the USPTA and PTR.
• Maintain a high level of personal fitness and professionalism.
• Must participate in the USOC SafePlay program.
• Responsible for all office-related communication while traveling.
• College degree preferred.
• Able to provide references upon request.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position is designated as "on-site" and requires the employee to be at the office site to complete the required tasks associated with the position.

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• 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 6.5%), promotional and growth opportunities, Learning and Development programs to learn on the job, and up to $7,000 for tuition reimbursement.
• 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.