Tournament Coordinator

USTA/Midwest Section•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tournament Coordinator will provide support for the Midwest Competition department including responsibilities pertaining to Junior and Adult tournaments. They will assist with training and educating tournament directors, parents, and providers on USTA Tournament Regulations, Serve Tennis, and best practices. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and has excellent communication skills and is able to work well independently as well as on a team. Knowledge of Google Suite is a plus. Must be willing to work occasional hours and weekends outside of the regular work schedule. Job Description Oversee the tournament application, sanctioning, and approval process for Midwest district-level junior and adult tournaments Regularly review events to confirm compliance with regulations and quality standards Serve as a subject matter expert on Serve Tennis and Tournament Desk software, competitive tournaments, and player rankings and ratings Create and provide resources and materials to support district-level tournament directors Coordinate logistics for junior high-performance camps Assist in running and/or managing a tournament desk for various adult and junior championships Serve as staff support for various Midwest adult and junior committees Ship equipment, awards, marketing items, and other materials as needed Various other job duties as required

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree is preferred
USTA tournament knowledge and/or tennis playing experience preferred
Exceptional customer service skills and/or experience with volunteers
Administration of tennis programming, tournaments, or on court experience preferred
Computer skills including Google Suite, TennisLink, and Serve Tennis preferred
Must be available to work occasional weekends

Responsibilities

Oversee the tournament application, sanctioning, and approval process for Midwest district-level junior and adult tournaments
Regularly review events to confirm compliance with regulations and quality standards
Serve as a subject matter expert on Serve Tennis and Tournament Desk software, competitive tournaments, and player rankings and ratings
Create and provide resources and materials to support district-level tournament directors
Coordinate logistics for junior high-performance camps
Assist in running and/or managing a tournament desk for various adult and junior championships
Serve as staff support for various Midwest adult and junior committees
Ship equipment, awards, marketing items, and other materials as needed
Various other job duties as required

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan 401(k) with employer matching (up to 3%)
Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance (short-term and long-term disability) - Employer Paid coverage for employee only
Flexible Spending Account - for Dependent Care Expenses
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Paid Winter Break (from December 24th-January 1st each year)
Hybrid Work Opportunity
Paid Parental Leave (Time off for new parents)
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to $2,500)
Professional Development - covered trainings, workshops, or conference attendance