2027 Fellowship in Tennis Coaching and Leadership Program
About The Position
USTA Coaching’s Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership is an immersive, 12-week program designed to train aspiring tennis coaches in foundational coaching and leadership. Fellows learn from industry professionals, gain practical experience applying coaching theory, develop leadership skills, and concurrently pursue completion of the USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification. The certification includes online courses, portfolio assignments and assessment, and on-court micro coaching. The program is intended to identify up to 30 candidates. It is scheduled to begin May 17 and conclude August 6, 2027; the posting also lists the duration as May 17–August 6, 2026. Fellowship placements are available across multiple sites. Specific locations will be shared during the interview process, when candidates may indicate preferences, though preferred placement is not guaranteed. Mentorship is provided by USTA Coaching Senior Coach Developers, Facility Directors, Head Professionals, and subject matter experts. Fellows may also engage with USA Tennis coaches, mental skills experts, strength and conditioning specialists, pro shop personnel, and other industry leaders. This is a fellowship, not a position of employment. Housing and other expenses are not provided. Each fellow receives a total stipend of $12,000, disbursed in four installments during the program.
Requirements
- Must be Level 1 certified or have earned the USTA Coaching Development Coach Badge.
- Must be a USTA Coaching Rally Member.
- At least 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.
- Able to provide references upon request.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for the duration of the Fellowship.
- Must be Safe Play Approved before the Fellowship starts and remain current throughout it, including completing a criminal background screen, acknowledging the USTA Safe Play Policy, and completing SafeSport training.
Responsibilities
- Apply coaching theory through practical and experiential coaching opportunities.
- Develop foundational tennis coaching and leadership skills.
- Pursue completion of the USTA Coaching Professional Coach certification, including online courses, portfolio assignments and assessment, and on-court micro coaching.
- Engage in mentorship and learning with coaching and tennis-industry professionals.
Benefits
- $12,000 total stipend per fellow, disbursed in four installments across the program.
- Mentorship from USTA Coaching Senior Coach Developers, Facility Directors, Head Professionals, and subject matter experts, with engagement opportunities involving other tennis-industry professionals.
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