Local League Coordinator - Phoenix

USTA National Headquarters•Scottsdale, AZ

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

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

A 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.
A professional team player with strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills
High energy and passion with a desire to promote tennis
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

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