Racquet Sports Management Apprenticeship

Role Overview

The RSMA provides a full‑time, salaried position designed to fulfill the education and campus program teaching requirements of the RSMA. Through a two‑year curriculum, apprentices are immersed in racquet sport‑specific leadership training, enabling them to emerge as top‑tier professionals with business expertise and visionary leadership qualities.

Full‑time RSMA will:

• Complete the graduate‑level RSMA curriculum requirements to include onboarding, twelve courses, six projects, and a final capstone project comprising an evidence‑based portfolio to present to future employers.
• Work with National Campus programming to teach, lead, plan, organize, and deliver high‑quality tennis programs on court.
• Establish a fun, energetic, and engaging on‑court experience for all players.
• Collaborate with the Director of the RSMA, Director of Racquet Sports, and Head Professionals to identify areas of growth, options for increased revenue, or issues that need resolution.
• Use self‑promotion and networking to increase client engagement.
• Identify and participate in leadership development opportunities to develop skills and fortify internal and external partnerships.

This role is a two‑year position, commencing January 4, 2027 and concluding December 31, 2028.

• Available to work a 5‑day, full schedule year‑round, special events and weekends as needed.
• USTA Coaching Certified Professional/Member or willing to become certified.
• Competent playing skills in tennis or a complementary racquet sport.
• Organized, highly motivated, prompt, entrepreneurial and enthusiastic.
• Proficient computer skills and willingness to learn other technology tools.
• A customer‑focused attitude, and a passion for working with people.
• Willing to align with the USTA National Campus Teaching Philosophy.
• Ability to attract clients and build a teaching portfolio with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Attend professional development trainings & meetings.
• Willing to receive CPR, AED certifications, and undergo a background check.
• Able to start something new, grow an existing program, manage other coaches, train and develop other coaches.
• Ability to serve as a USTA coach Developer.
• Attend weekly classes, complete all assigned coursework, actively participate in both individual and collaborative presentations, and successfully perform on assessments.
• Teach on court, including clinics, camps, group lessons, private lessons, organize round robin, and assist with any programs, events, or intern training as needed.
• Assist with the promotion of programs and tennis events as needed.
• Participate in various leadership development opportunities, including but not limited to the USTA Coaching Fellowship in Tennis Coaching & Leadership program, obtaining certifications, guest or adjunct lectures at conference.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of the RSMA and the Director of Racquet Sports.

• Qualified candidates must have, at a minimum, five years of full‑time racquet sports teaching experience.
• At least two years prior experience in a racquet sports leadership role is required for the apprenticeship.
• Ability to lead multiple courts and a group of pros is a must.
• Highly motivated to pursue leadership and culture studies and apply those principles every day.

• Fluent in the use of modified equipment, age and stage‑based learning, and a tactics‑based (games‑based) approach.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings such as summer camp, instructional clinics and with children of all ages.
• Comfortable working with 4‑6 players in a group clinic format.
• Ability to run dynamic adult drop‑in tennis sessions with up to 8 players.
• Experience training USTA players and teams.
• Knowledge of running tournaments and member events.
• This position is designated as on‑site and requires the employee to be at the office site to complete the required tasks associated with the position.

• Remain in good standing academically by passing all courses and projects with a 70% or higher grade.
• Participate in curriculum‑based and leadership development activities that may require an estimated 35 hours per week.
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