2027 Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership Program

USTA National Tennis Center • Lake Nona, FL

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About The Position

The USTA Coaching Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership is an immersive, 12-week program for aspiring tennis coaches. Fellows learn foundational coaching and leadership skills, complete the USTA Coaching Professional Certification, and gain practical coaching experience. The program includes hands-on opportunities to apply coaching theory, mentorship from USTA Coaching Senior Coach Developers and other tennis-industry professionals, and leadership development. The USTA seeks to identify up to 30 candidates. The posting gives the program dates as May 17 through August 6, 2027, although another line lists the duration as May 17 through August 6, 2026. Fellowship placements are available across multiple sites; locations will be shared during the interview process, when candidates may state preferences. Placement at a preferred site is not guaranteed. The stipend is $12,000 per fellow, disbursed in four installments across the program. Housing and other expenses are not provided. This is a fellowship, not a position of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the fellowship’s duration.

Requirements

• Be Level 1 certified or have earned the USTA Coaching Development Coach Badge.
• Be a USTA Coaching Rally Member.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of coaching experience.
• Be pursuing a career as a tennis professional.
• Have an NTRP rating of 4.0 or higher.
• Maintain a high level of personal professionalism and fitness.
• Provide references upon request.
• Be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the fellowship.
• Be Safe Play Approved before the fellowship begins and remain current throughout it, including completing a criminal background screen, acknowledging the USTA Safe Play Policy, and completing SafeSport training.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an immersive program focused on foundational tennis coaching and leadership.
• Apply coaching theory through practical and experiential opportunities.
• Receive mentorship from USTA Coaching Senior Coach Developers, Facility Directors, Head Professionals, subject matter experts, and other industry professionals.
• Develop leadership skills.
• Pursue and complete the USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification, including online courses, portfolio assignments and assessment, and on-court micro coaching.

Benefits

• $12,000 total stipend per fellow, disbursed in four installments across the program.
• Mentorship from experienced coaches and other tennis-industry professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed