NTC Tennis Professional

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 tennis professional's responsibility is to teach tennis programs, to advocate and implement the Ten and Under format, to conduct private lessons, to be an effective liaison between the NTC and our customers, and to work within the organization during the US Open.

Conducting playing and drilling lessons for all levels of competitive play;
• Demonstrating playing techniques at the very highest levels of play;
• Teaching, training and facilitating play with individuals and teams at all levels of ability;
• Private instruction and clinics for junior players;
• Assisting with the organization and management of USTA events/tournaments (singles and doubles) as needed;
• Implementing and utilizing player development systems and Net Gen initiative
• Promotion of the USTA via the dissemination of hospitality, friendliness and goodwill among members and guests.
• US Open duties as assigned

Who You Are

• Strong on-court tennis skills required as well as ability to effectively communicate and teach tennis to all ages and levels.
• Must have experience teaching high performance students
• Utilize USTA Player Development Philosophy on court and off court
• Able to organize and manage R.O.G.Y. tennis formats for teaching tennis to juniors.
• Certification by USPTA and/or PTR organizations is required.
• Position is considered non-exempt.
• Full-time teaching professionals are expected to work no fewer than 35 hours per week, which will be a combination of private and group lessons with a small amount of time required for follow-up administrative duties

This is an hourly postion with an expected income of $70,000 to $90,000 ($38-$46 per hour). 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.

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!

• 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.

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.