Local League Coordinator - Phoenix

USTA National Tennis Center•Scottsdale, AZ

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

USTA Southwest, one of 17 regional sections across the country that comprise the United States Tennis Association (USTA), is a not-for-profit organization committed to promoting and developing the growth of tennis and increasing participation in the sport in Arizona and New Mexico, and by offering quality recreational and competitive programs for people of all ages and abilities. USTA Southwest originated as the Border States Tennis Association in 1912, and through various iterations and charters, became a part of the United States Tennis Association. For more than a century, our goal has been to further the sport of tennis in our region. The Phoenix Local League Coordinator will assist the USTA Southwest (“SWS”) in its mission to promote and develop the growth of tennis. This position is responsible for strategically driving, implementing, and analyzing community-based tennis programs identified in the SWS Strategic Plan, focusing on data-driven growth and player retention within the Phoenix Region.

Requirements

Collaborative team player with high emotional intelligence and strong customer service skills.
Effective communicator with expertise in written correspondence, public speaking, and presentations.
Highly organized self-starter capable of managing multiple projects and priorities concurrently.
Digitally savvy, with advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and a quick ability to learn platform-specific tools such as Serve Tennis and TennisLink.
Passionate about tennis advocacy
Understanding the National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP).
Knowledge of Tennis.
Tennis playing experience.
Able to be in the Scottsdale office for at least 10 days per month, 2 core days per week (M/T/W/Th)
Comfortable traveling throughout the Metro Phoenix / Scottsdale region as needed

Nice To Haves

bilingual skills
a college degree are preferred

Responsibilities

Promote and develop successful implementation of all USTA League products
Execute targeted communication strategies (web, newsletters, social media) to maximize participation and leverage digital tools like the League Communication Center.
Develop Local League calendar within the Sectional and National calendars
Schedule and administer Local League seasons, including playoffs and District Championships
Educate players on the NTRP rating program and League Regulations (Regional, Sectional, and National)
Recruit and develop captains
Utilize the League Communication Center and messaging
Oversee regional playoff execution and serve as the primary point of contact for all league matters, including effective conflict and grievance resolution.
Promote, administer, and support non-advancing products, including Tri Level, 55 & Over Mixed Doubles, Mixed Tri Level, etc.
Promote, administer, and support Adult competitive tournaments as needed
Champion and integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts by actively promoting tennis opportunities for multicultural participants and volunteers.
Meet with tennis facility personnel to assess their needs; provide resources, education, and marketing materials
Proactively engage with tennis facilities and community organizations to identify needs, secure strategic alliances, provide targeted resources, and represent the Region in workshops/events designed to strengthen the local delivery system.
Produce content and update the Region website
Produce consumer e-newsletters
Attend Regional Advisory Council Meetings
Attend SWS Board Meetings as requested
Attend Regional Advisory Council meetings
Attend SWS section staff meetings
Attend regular SWS League Staff Calls and meetings
Attend National USTA Staff Training as requested
Attend and support assigned Section championships