What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership Program position at (USTA) United States Tennis Association?
Who We Are
We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association Incorporated) 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 2026 USTA Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership program will train the next generation of tennis coaches. The Fellowship will provide aspiring professionals with a unique, immersive, and accelerated training opportunity with the USTA and is structured to deliver significant experiential and leadership training while concurrently pursuing the USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification. The USTA seeks to identify up to 16 candidates for this accelerated 12-week Program, which will begin on May 18 and conclude on August 7, 2026.
Duration: 12 weeks (May 18 - August 7, 2026)
Three Locations: USTA National Campus (Orlando, FL), Midtown Athletic Club (Chicago, IL), and Denver Tennis Park (Denver, CO). (The site selected isn’t guaranteed)
Key Features
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 outstanding 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.
We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association Incorporated) 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 2026 USTA Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership program will train the next generation of tennis coaches. The Fellowship will provide aspiring professionals with a unique, immersive, and accelerated training opportunity with the USTA and is structured to deliver significant experiential and leadership training while concurrently pursuing the USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification. The USTA seeks to identify up to 16 candidates for this accelerated 12-week Program, which will begin on May 18 and conclude on August 7, 2026.
Duration: 12 weeks (May 18 - August 7, 2026)
Three Locations: USTA National Campus (Orlando, FL), Midtown Athletic Club (Chicago, IL), and Denver Tennis Park (Denver, CO). (The site selected isn’t guaranteed)
Key Features
- Practical and experiential opportunity to apply coaching theory
- Mentoring by, USTA Coaching Senior Coach Developers, Facility Directors, Head Professionals and subject matter experts.
- Professional engagement with various USTA Staff including National Campus Head Professionals, mental skills specialists, strength and conditioning coaches, pro shop staff, and USTA Player Development coaches
- Leadership skills development
- Concurrently pursuing completion of USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification which includes:
- Online Courses
- Portfolio Assignments & Assessments
- On- Court Micro Coaching
- Have a minimum of 2 years of coaching experience.
- Pursuing a career as a tennis professional.
- NTRP rating of 4.0 or higher.
- Maintain a high level of personal professionalism and fitness.
- Must complete all Level 1 certified or attended the USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshop
- Must be Safe Play Approved throughout the duration of the fellowship, including completing a criminal background screen, acknowledgment of the USTA Safe Play Policy, and SafeSport training.
- Stipend: $12,000 in total per fellow.
- Housing and other expenses are not provided.
- Although this is a Fellowship and is not a position of employment, applicants should currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis for the duration of the Fellowship.
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 outstanding 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.