Undergraduate Intern Summer 2026 - Youth Pathway

USTA National Tennis Center • Lake Nona, FL

2d • $16 - $16 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Youth Intern will support the development, coordination, and execution of USTA youth tennis programs, with a primary focus on the RCX Youth Team League, Junior Circuit operations, and US Open initiatives. This role involves event support, logistical planning, communications, and refinement of program materials such as decks and templates. This internship offers exposure to the fast-paced world of sports, providing opportunities to build essential professional skills, including leadership, collaboration, creativity, communication, problem-solving, and time management. The intern will also be closely involved in planning and communications for the US Open and Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day (AAKD), one of the USTA’s largest annual initiatives. By the end of the program, the intern should feel confident stepping into future roles within the USTA or the broader sports industry.

Requirements

• Strong communicator with solid written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Experienced or interested in event coordination and basic project management
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
• Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a dynamic, youth-focused environment

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of tennis or prior experience in the sport is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the email inbox and communications for AAKD and on-court youth activations. Support preparation of materials, including nametags, documents, and volunteer communications
• Research, plan, and design educational modules for players and parents participating in Junior Team Tennis and Junior Circuits
• Collaborate with the team to enhance decks, templates, and presentation materials for various projects
• Provide logistic and operational support, including: Assisting with volunteer selection and preparation Helping maintain project trackers and status documents Supporting product selection, ordering, and payment (merchandise, supplies, etc.) Budget tracking, invoice submission, and documentation Contributing ideas to incorporate youth and junior pathway information into AAKD and on-court activities
• Assist national staff in implementing and promoting the Youth Team League across approved sections. Track and communicate tennis program deliverables in collaboration with RCX Sports Attend weekly, monthly, or in-person RCX meetings to support relationship building and program alignment.
• Assist in planning and logistics for a potential 2026 in-person workshop
• Work with internal teams and all sections to continue planning and execution of the youth welcome package. Review survey feedback and collaborate with sections on package management and content.
• Shadow external departments such as Sponsorship, Industry & Sales, Marketing, Section Services, USTA Coaching, and others Observe sportsmanship initiatives and committee activities to broaden understanding of organizational operations

Benefits

• Weekly professional development workshops.
• Participation in a group project, which will be presented to staff at the end of the program.
• Opportunity to have your resume reviewed by one of our recruiters.
• Ability to participate in company activities, including our 7 Business Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed