Position Title

High School and Team Play Coord

Location

Orlando, FL

Department

Youth Tennis Department

Reports To

Youth Team Play Manager

Classification

Full Time/Exempt

Level/Grad

3

Number of openings

1

Purpose of Position

The High School and Youth Team Play Coordinator provides program guidance and support for USTA Florida’s Junior Team Tennis and High School Programs, helping to provide resources and expand play opportunities in all areas of the state.

Essential Functions

High School Tennis

• Serves as primary point of contact and subject matter expert high school tennis coaches in the State of Florida and with the Florida State High School Athletic Association.
• Is familiar with high school rules and schedules, supports the District and State Championships and promotes out-of-season and junior varsity play.
• Develops and executes training and education opportunities for high school tennis coaches in collaboration with USPTA Florida and PTR.
• Work with marketing team to maintain high school tennis web hub and all related communications to coaches.
• Advances USTA Florida Foundation grant programs to support high school tennis programs (both new and expanded programs).

Junior Team Tennis

• Assists Team Play Manager in identifying new growth opportunities and training seasonal staff on Tennis Link/Serve Tennis.
• Works with the marketing team to update the JTT pages on the web site and develop marketing materials and promotions for each season.
• Provides assistance and general support to all JTT Leagues.
• Oversees the JTT online store, working with vendor to select items, process invoices and refill, when needed.
• Assists Team Play Manager with planning and coordination of USTA Florida JTT State and Sectional Event.
• Assists Team Play Manager with administrative duties, such as processing expense reports and preparing budgets/ordering items for each league/season.
• Other duties as assigned by team leader.

Competencies

• Action-Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• Customer Focus: Gains insights into customer needs; identifies opportunities that benefits the customer; builds and delivers solutions that meet customer expectations; and maintains effective customer relationships.
• Tech Savvy: Rapidly learns and adopts new technologies; scans the environment for new technical skills, knowledge or capabilities that benefit organization and performance; anticipates impact of emerging technologies and makes adjustments.
• Communicates Effectively: Attentively listens to others and is effective in a variety of communication settings: one on one, small and large groups, or among diverse styles and position levels.
• Builds Networks: Maintains relationships across a variety of functions and locations/Builds strong formal and informal networks.
• Instills Trust: Expresses self in a credible and transparent manner/honors commitments and keeps confidences.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Relationships

• USTA Florida staff
• Providers and volunteers

Travel Demands

• Travel required – Must be able to visit and engage with programs in various parts of the State

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of high school tennis and athletic rules via the FHSAA
• Three years of experience as a high school teacher and/or coach
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver license and a record that meets our company’s insurance standards
• Must have the ability to travel and have reliable transportation
• Proficient with Serve Tennis/Tennis Link
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, Excel, Office 365, and Outlook
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must have a professional and positive attitude
• Must be able to pass the USTA Safe Play and USTA Florida Section background checks

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Detail oriented with experience in accurate record keeping
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Adaptable to the changing environments around the organization and tennis industry
• Bilingual – verbal and written preferred

Work Environment

• Generally, works in an office environment, but also must be able to work outdoor events
• Work shifts may vary – flexibility is required

Physical Demands

• Medium - 20 pounds frequently, up to 50 pounds periodically

Updated

March 15, 2024

Reviewed By

Executive Director

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. Position expectations may be subject to change as the needs of the organization changes.

USTA Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotion or any other condition.

USTA Florida will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Orlando, FL 32827: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person