Adult Team Play Manager

USTA National Tennis Center•Prairie Village, KS

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The USTA Missouri Valley is seeking an Adult Team Play Manager to support its mission by promoting and driving the growth of adult team play, including USTA Leagues. This role involves collaborating with district and local league coordinators, as well as section field staff, to implement and expand Adult League opportunities. The manager will also partner with the Manager of Adult Play to advance initiatives supporting the broader Adult Pathway, such as Cardio Tennis, Red Ball, Social Play, Tournaments, and Tennis on Campus. The USTA is the national governing body for tennis in the US, aiming to grow the sport and make it accessible to all.

Requirements

Demonstrated background and experience in tennis management or organized play
Active Safe Play certification
Strong organizational and project management abilities
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
Proficiency with Google Workspace applications
In-depth knowledge of USTA Rules and Regulations
Must reside within the Missouri Valley section and/or be onsite in the Prairie Village office as needed

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with tournament administration platforms (e.g., Serve Tennis, TennisLink, Match App) is preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with District and local league coordinators and field staff to evaluate market opportunities and deliver awareness, education, materials, and support to expand adult league participation.
Promote and champion key Adult Tennis initiatives, including Tennis on Campus, Cardio Tennis, Red Ball, Social Play, and Tournaments.
Recruit, train, and retain volunteers and providers managing adult league operations.
Deliver ongoing training and guidance to District and local league coordinators.
Provide instructional resources and participate in District League Captain meetings.
Direct and support operations for League Section Championships and Invitational sites.
Represent USTA Missouri Valley by organizing, leading, or participating in workshops, events, and meetings to strengthen local program delivery.
Manage allocated program budgets responsibly and within established parameters.
Foster collaborative, positive working relationships with District, Section, and National staff and volunteers.
Prepare and submit timely reports, including event/meeting summaries, committee updates, and administrative reports as requested by leadership.
Participate in USTA Missouri Valley Semi-Annual and Annual Meetings, staff calls, national conferences, and District meetings as assigned.
Maintain resources, promote consistency across the section for adult team play.
Analyze data and trends across the section regarding team play.