Director, Player ID & Development

USTA National Headquarters • Orlando, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role blends on-court coaching with national coordination, emphasizing the American Development Model and the USTA’s athlete-centered philosophy. This role will collaborate with USTA Sections, private coaches, parents, and Sport Science experts to create inclusive and developmentally appropriate environments that inspire long-term growth, character, and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in junior player development, talent identification, or high-performance coaching.
• Proven success in developing or supporting nationally ranked players within the 10U–13U age group.
• Strong understanding of competition structures, developmental progressions, and skill acquisition principles.
• Demonstrated collaboration with sport science, coaching education, and competition teams.
• Proficiency with Google Suite, athlete management systems, and video analysis tools.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 35% and be based at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, FL.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Sports Science, Coaching, or Education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Director, Head of Player ID & Development in executing the national 13U Talent ID strategy, ensuring consistent alignment with ADM principles.
• Lead the delivery of National, Regional, Sectional, and Developmental camps, training blocks, and invitational events that combine both identification and development goals.
• Use a standardized framework to evaluate players’ technical, tactical, physical, and mental competencies.
• Collaborate with USTA Sectional staff and private coaches to ensure identified players receive continued developmental support within their home environments.
• Support 13U national-level players in skill-based, game-centered environments aligned with ADM and Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) principles.
• Integrate biomechanics, physical literacy, and psychological skill-building into training and competition environments.
• Support the progression of players from 10U to 13U through consistent communication with private coaches and performance teams.
• Guide the Sectional coaching staff to promote quality training and competition at local and regional levels.
• Partner with the Senior Director, Head of Player ID & Development, to create and deliver educational content and workshops for parents, coaches, and Sectional staff focused on long-term development, competition readiness, and healthy sport culture.
• Maintain ongoing relationships with Sectional leadership, private academies, and community-based programs to identify and nurture talent nationwide.
• Represent the USTA at Sectional and National events, fostering collaboration and promoting shared player development goals.
• Track player development data and camp outcomes using USTA’s performance monitoring systems.
• Contribute insights to the Senior Director, Head of Player ID & Development for national reporting, resource allocation, and player progression planning.
• Monitor developmental benchmarks and communicate progress summaries to players, coaches, and parents.
• Collaborate with Sport Science, Coaching Education, and Competition staff to ensure holistic player development strategies.
• Assist in aligning 13U initiatives with the broader Player Development pathway (10U–Transition).
• Serve as a mentor and liaison between the USTA Coaching and Talent ID programs to align content, philosophy, and delivery.
• Support the Senior Director, Head of Player ID & Development, in managing program logistics, communications, and administration related to camps, travel, and budget oversight

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Access to doctors virtually
• Flexible spending account
• Life and disability insurance
• Generous paid time off policy - including vacation, sick, personal, and paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Paid winter recess
• 401(k) with employer matching (up to 6.5%)
• Promotional and growth opportunities
• Learning and Development programs
• Up to $7,000 for tuition reimbursement
• Mental and emotional wellness resources
• Personalized health management program
• Pet insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Identity theft protection
• Discounts with network of partners
• Fun events

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees