We are Tennis! The USTA (United States Tennis Association Incorporated) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth on every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.
Why Work for the USTA?
We are a passionate team of staff and volunteers focused on growing the sport of tennis and making it accessible to all. We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities for ALL to participate. Don’t know tennis? Don't worry, you can still find yourself in the game!
USTA Coaching’s Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership is an immersive, 12-week program designed to train aspiring coaches in all aspects of foundational coaching and leadership. You'll learn from the best in the industry, complete your USTA Coaching Professional Certification, and gain practical experience. The USTA seeks to identify up to 30 candidates for this accelerated 12-week Program, which will begin on May 17 and conclude on August 6, 2027.
Duration: 12 weeks (May 17 - August 6, 2026)
Locations: "Fellowship placement opportunities will be available across multiple sites. Specific locations will be shared once the interview process begins, at which point candidates may indicate their location preferences (placement at preferred sites is not guaranteed).")
Stipend: $12,000 in total per fellow disbursed in four installments across the program (first week, week 4, week 8, and final week
Housing and other expenses are not provided.
Although this is a Fellowship and is not a position of employment, applicants should currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full time basis for the duration of the Fellowship.
If you are passionate about tennis coaching, aspire to develop leadership skills, and meet the specified criteria, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. The fellowship promises to be a transformative experience, shaping the future leaders of tennis coaching.
We strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested; we'd love to learn how you can “serve” our team with your outstanding experience!
USTA is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, family status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sport’s growth at every level in the United States, from local communities to the crown jewel of the professional game, the US Open.
Established in 1881, the USTA is a progressive and diverse not-for-profit organization whose volunteers, professional staff, and financial resources support a single mission: to promote and develop the growth of tennis.
The USTA is the largest tennis organization in the world, with 17 geographical sections, more than 700,000 individual members and 7,000 organizational members, thousands of volunteers and a professional staff dedicated to growing the game.
