Strength and Conditioning Coach

About the role

Administer a comprehensive tennis-specific strength and conditioning program for USTA Player Development athletes. Work closely with the Sr. Director, Athletic Development, Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, Athletic Trainers/Physical Therapists, Strength and Conditioning coaches, Director, Sport Science and Performance Data, and Heads of Men’s and Women’s Tennis to develop and administer performance enhancement and injury prevention programs and educational materials for elite players and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Make frequent contact with elite prospects and coaches to ensure implementation of and adherence to training programs.
• Work extensively with professional players and other elite high-performance tennis players at USTA Training Centers and at tournaments (nationally and internationally).
• Administer and coordinate under the direction of the Sr. Director, Athletic Development and Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach, USTA testing, training, and tracking protocols for players who train at the USTA Training Centers.
• Work closely with the Coaching Education & Performance team in both the development of educational materials for strength training & conditioning, injury prevention, and assisting in the High Performance Coaching Program (HPCP) as required.
• Make presentations at appropriate events, including High Performance Coaching Programs, to help educate coaches, players, and parents in the sport sciences.
• Represent the USTA at meetings and conferences, such as NSCA, ITF, USOPC, USPTA, PTR, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or related area.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• Extensive knowledge of growth and developmental issues involving players who are pre-puberty, in puberty, and young adults.
• The job requires the ability to present/demonstrate exercises in the weight room and on the tennis court.
• Knowledge of elite athletes with a specific understanding of tennis movements/injury patterns.
• 3 + years of full-time experience working with elite-level athletes.

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Sport Science or related area.
• CSCS Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC).

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, access to doctors virtually, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and a paid winter recess.
• 401(k) with employer matching (up to 6.5%).
• Promotional and growth opportunities.
• Learning and Development programs.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $7,000.
• Mental and emotional wellness resources.
• Optional benefits including personalized health management program, pet insurance, commuter benefits, identity theft protection, discounts, and fun events.

Pay

The expected range for the annual base salary for this position is $72,000 - 88,000. This range does not include any additional pay or benefits for which a person may qualify. The actual base salary offered is determined by several variables, including, as appropriate, the applicant's qualifications for the position, the years of relevant experience, their unique skills, and the location from which they will be performing the job.

Schedule

This position is considered exempt and is designated as on-site, requiring the employee to be at the office site to complete the required tasks associated with the position.