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USTA/MIDWEST SECTION

Submission Deadline: July 31, 2023

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TITLE: Tournament Manager

POSITION STATUS Full Time

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Indianapolis, IN

REPORTS TO: Director of Competitive Tennis

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHO WE ARE:

Founded in 1895, the USTA Midwest, Inc. is part of the national governing body of the sport of tennis in the United States. We celebrate our collaborative work environment that draws people who are passionate about their jobs. A diverse, dynamic organization, USTA/Midwest, Inc. is dedicated to growing the game of tennis for all people throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and part of West Virginia and Kentucky.The USTA/Midwest, Inc. is the second largest section of the United States Tennis Association (USTA, Inc.) and is comprised of 13 Districts that make up the Midwest Section. Our mission is to Innovate, Promote, and Grow the game of tennis. Anyone can play no matter their level. For more information, visit the USTA/Midwest, Inc. at www.midwest.usta.com.

So, join us and lets tennis!

WHO YOU ARE:

The Tournament Manager will oversee all Junior and Adult tournaments, including 10 and under for juniors. They will train and educate 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. Must be willing to work occasional hours outside of the regular work schedule.

WHAT YOU WILL BE WORKING ON:

• Organize and manage the Midwest junior and adult tournament schedule
• Oversee the yearly tournament application, sanctioning, and approval process for Midwest junior and adult tournaments
• Regularly review events to confirm compliance with regulations and quality standards
• Serve as the subject matter expert on Serve Tennis and Tournament Desk software, competitive tournaments, and player rankings and ratings
• Educate and conduct training sessions for coaches, parents, and providers on the Junior and Adult Competitive Pathways and Regulations
• Serve as the subject matter expert on events run in the competitive space to include understanding selection and seeding processes, withdraw procedures, court scheduling, and inclement weather policies
• Create and provide resources and materials to support District staff and tournament directors
• Work with USTA National Staff to ensure compliance and implementation of new opportunities
• Collaborate with other USTA Sections to share industry leading information and best practices
• Serve as staff support for the USTA Midwest Junior Competition Committee and Officials Committee
• Various other job duties as required

BENEFITS

Whats in it for you?

• We offer a robust 401K Plan
• 20 Paid Time Off (PTO) days awarded your first year
• In addition to medical, dental, and vision benefits, we also offer short-term and long-term benefits and life insurance
• A starting salary to commensurate with experience
• Paid travel and job-related expenses

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Four-year college degree is required
• At least three years of a tennis related job experience, preferred
• Knowledge of administration of tennis programming and/or tournaments, preferred
• Experience with Serve Tennis tournament platform, preferred
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite, preferred
• Exceptional customer service skills and/or experience with volunteers, required
• Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills with an attention to detail, required

Environmental Conditions - Amount of Time

General office environment

Outdoor weather conditions Under 1/3

Moderate Noise

TRAVEL

Overnight travel 5%

State to State within the Midwest Section (Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio)

Occasional National Meeting Trips

HOW TO APPLY:

Resumes with cover letters accepted through July 31, 2023

Please send resume to https://ustamidwest.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Disclaimer: The USTA/Midwest Section is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.