National Excellence Program Lead

US Open; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and tuition reimbursement

Generous PTO and holidays

Mental health benefits

Job summary

USTA seeks a Senior Manager to lead the National Excellence Program, guiding strategy to scale impact and align with the Young Person Pathway. You will oversee regional events, activations, and grant administration to support high-potential student-athletes.

The role requires strong program leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven evaluation, with hybrid work in Los Angeles, CA. NCAA familiarity and tennis development knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• BA college degree and/or relevant experience.
• 3-5 years of program management experience, preferably in youth development, sports, or nonprofit sectors.
• Proven ability to independently manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from start to finish.
• Familiarity with the college athlete recruitment process and NCAA rules.
• Preferred high-level junior, collegiate, or professional tennis playing and/or coaching experience.
• Understanding of the junior tennis pathway, tournament structure, and development ecosystem; prior coaching or player identification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for the National Excellence Program aligned with organizational goals.
• Maintain comprehensive project plans for workflows, timelines, and progress.
• Oversee regional events and community combines from start to finish, including RFP development and event delivery.
• Drive standardized event models for consistency and excellence across activations.
• Oversee talent identification efforts and collaboration with stakeholders.
• Manage the Individual Player Grant program from application through compliance monitoring.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Partnership development

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Education

BA degree

Tools

Salesforce

Novatus

Concur

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

USTA seeks a Senior Manager to lead the National Excellence Program, guiding strategy to scale impact and align with the Young Person Pathway. You will oversee regional events, activations, and grant administration to support high-potential student-athletes.

The role requires strong program leadership, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven evaluation, with hybrid work in Los Angeles, CA. NCAA familiarity and tennis development knowledge are valued.