USTA South Carolina Staff Responsibilities
School Tennis Organizer
Hours/Schedule of Position: This part-time grant based non-exempt employee reports
directly to the Junior Recreation Coordinator. Standard hours are Monday through Friday with
evening and/or weekend activities and travel as required by events.
Summary of Position Purpose: Promote and facilitate a junior program pathway in South
Carolina through allied organizations such as schools, parks and recreation departments,
community tennis associations and other providers.
NOTE: This is a grant funded position and funding may be extended. A grant-funded position
has no guarantee of on-going and indefinite employment.
Minimum Qualifications:
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Education/Certification: High school diploma
Experience: Internship or past employment with relatable duties, non-profit
background, practical knowledge and work with volunteers. Past work or interest in
working with schools, parks and recreation departments, or non-profits.
Skills: Clear and professional verbal and written communication, strong administrative
and organizational ability, proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer skills with
an ability to learn software quickly, comfortable making presentations and speaking
publicly
Other Requirements: Familiarity with tennis, a passion for customer service, pride in
one’s work and a self-starter with a desire to be on our team
Job duties include
1. Seek out and coordinate with area schools to perform in-school programs to help
promote education, health and wellness, life skills, and the game of tennis to students
using the USTA Curriculum Kit and resources.
2. Visit with area providers to market USTA SC programs and initiatives designed to target
schools and providers.
3. Assist the USTA SC Junior Recreation Coordinator at the local level to organize
Physical Education teachers and after school program staff and/or volunteers for USTA
SC workshops.
4. Report weekly to the USTA SC Junior Recreation Coordinator and Junior Programs
Manager on progression of assigned tasks and work completed.
5. Support the USTA SC Junior Recreation Coordinator and Junior Programs Manager
with projects and/or assignments as needed.
Working Conditions
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Work is performed in various environments including: at a home or office with computer,
in the classroom, on the tennis court, and driving.
Must have reliable transportation as the role must travel to various locations to reach
target audience
May require attendance to meetings at USTA SC offices in Columbia, SC
Ability to effectively communicate with local school personnel, area students, and
administrators of after school care.
Ability to physically perform duties of tennis instruction
Weekly Time Allocation (averaged on annual basis):
School Tennis……………………..........................................................................................10
(Kids’ Tennis Clubs, No-Cut School Tennis, Allied Youth Organizations & PE Teachers)
10 and Under Tennis……………………………………………………………..…….……..……8
(10U Workshops, Play Days & Play Events)
Junior Recreation Support Tasks...........................................................................................2
Total:
20
GC 12/23/14