Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach

USTA National Headquarters • Orlando, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Administer a comprehensive tennis-specific strength and conditioning program for USTA Player Development athletes and manage day-to-day Strength and Conditioning operations in Orlando. This position will work with other performance team members to test, train, and track elite-level tennis players. Create a world-class fitness program for USTA Player Development athletes with a strong emphasis on individualized programming. Work closely with the Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers/Physical Therapists, and Heads of Men’s and Women’s Tennis to develop and administer performance enhancement and injury prevention programs and educational materials for elite players and coaches. Make frequent contact with elite prospects and coaches to ensure implementation of and adherence to training programs. Work extensively with elite high-performance tennis players at USTA Training Centers and at tournaments (nationally and internationally). Administer and coordinate USTA testing, training, and tracking protocols for players who train at the USTA Training Centers. Along with the Sr. Director, Athletic Development, evaluate and develop a world-class strength and conditioning/athletic training staff, including the Strength and Conditioning Fellowship program. Assist the Sr. Director, Athletic Development, in managing the Strength and Conditioning facility in Orlando. Work closely with the Coaching Education & Performance team in both the development of educational materials for strength training & conditioning, injury prevention, and assisting in the High-Performance Coaching Program (HPCP) as required. Make presentations at appropriate events, including High Performance Coaching Programs, to help educate coaches, players, and parents in the sport sciences. Represent the USTA at meetings and conferences, such as NSCA, ITF, USOC, RSPA, PTR, etc. Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or related area.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• Extensive knowledge of growth and developmental issues involving players who are pre-puberty, in puberty, and young adults.
• Ability to present/demonstrate exercises in the weight room and on the tennis court.
• Knowledge of elite athletes with a specific understanding of tennis movements/injury patterns.
• 5 + years of full-time experience working with elite-level athletes.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Sport Science or related area.
• CSCS Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) by NSCA

Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive tennis-specific strength and conditioning program for USTA Player Development athletes.
• Manage day-to-day Strength and Conditioning operations in Orlando.
• Work with other performance team members to test, train, and track elite-level tennis players.
• Create a world-class fitness program for USTA Player Development athletes with a strong emphasis on individualized programming.
• Work closely with Strength and Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers/Physical Therapists, and Heads of Men’s and Women’s Tennis to develop and administer performance enhancement and injury prevention programs and educational materials for elite players and coaches.
• Make frequent contact with elite prospects and coaches to ensure implementation of and adherence to training programs.
• Work extensively with elite high-performance tennis players at USTA Training Centers and at tournaments (nationally and internationally).
• Administer and coordinate USTA testing, training, and tracking protocols for players who train at the USTA Training Centers.
• Evaluate and develop a world-class strength and conditioning/athletic training staff, including the Strength and Conditioning Fellowship program.
• Assist in managing the Strength and Conditioning facility in Orlando.
• Work closely with the Coaching Education & Performance team in developing educational materials for strength training & conditioning, injury prevention, and assisting in the High-Performance Coaching Program (HPCP) as required.
• Make presentations at appropriate events, including High Performance Coaching Programs, to help educate coaches, players, and parents in the sport sciences.
• Represent the USTA at meetings and conferences, such as NSCA, ITF, USOC, RSPA, PTR, etc.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Access to doctors virtually
• Flexible spending account to manage health and dependent care expenses
• 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
• Resources for overall well-being, including mental health and meditation benefits
• 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: Senior