Strength and Conditioning Coach

USTA National Tennis Center • Lake Nona, FL

7h • Onsite

About The Position

Administer a comprehensive tennis-specific strength and conditioning program for USTA Player Development athletes. This position will work with other performance team members to test, train, and track elite-level tennis players. Work closely with the Sr. Director, Athletic Development, Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Athletic Trainers/Physical Therapists, Strength and Conditioning coaches, Director, Sport Science and Performance Data, 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 professional players and other elite high-performance tennis players at USTA Training Centers and at tournaments (nationally and internationally). Administer and coordinate under the direction of the Sr. Director, Athletic Development and Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, USTA testing, training, and tracking protocols for players who train at the USTA Training Centers. 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, USOPC, USPTA, PTR, etc.

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.
• 3 + 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)

Responsibilities

• Administer a comprehensive tennis-specific strength and conditioning program for USTA Player Development athletes.
• Work with other performance team members to test, train, and track elite-level tennis players.
• 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 professional players and other 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.
• Assist in the development of educational materials for strength training & conditioning, injury prevention, and the High Performance Coaching Program (HPCP).
• Make presentations at appropriate events to educate coaches, players, and parents in the sport sciences.
• Represent the USTA at meetings and conferences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• Access to doctors virtually
• Flexible spending account for 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
• 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