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(USTA) United States Tennis Association · 12 hours ago

Undergraduate Intern Summer 2026 - Youth Pathway

Orlando, FL

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

$16/hr - $16/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) is the national governing body for the sport of tennis, dedicated to promoting and developing tennis at all levels. The Youth Intern will support the development and execution of youth tennis programs, focusing on event support, logistical planning, and communications for initiatives like the US Open and Junior Circuit operations.

Event PromotionSportsTennis

Responsibilities

Manage the email inbox and communications for AAKD and on-court youth activations

Support preparation of materials, including nametags, documents, and volunteer communications

Research, plan, and design educational modules for players and parents participating in Junior Team Tennis and Junior Circuits

Collaborate with the team to enhance decks, templates, and presentation materials for various projects

Provide logistic and operational support, including: Assisting with volunteer selection and preparation

Helping maintain project trackers and status documents

Supporting product selection, ordering, and payment (merchandise, supplies, etc.)

Budget tracking, invoice submission, and documentation

Contributing ideas to incorporate youth and junior pathway information into AAKD and on-court activities

Assist national staff in implementing and promoting the Youth Team League across approved sections

Track and communicate tennis program deliverables in collaboration with RCX Sports

Attend weekly, monthly, or in-person RCX meetings to support relationship building and program alignment

Assist in planning and logistics for a potential 2026 in-person workshop

Work with internal teams and all sections to continue planning and execution of the youth welcome package

Review survey feedback and collaborate with sections on package management and content

Shadow external departments such as Sponsorship, Industry & Sales, Marketing, Section Services, USTA Coaching, and others

Observe sportsmanship initiatives and committee activities to broaden understanding of organizational operations

Qualification

Event coordinationProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsInterest in tennisTeam collaborationProblem-solvingTime managementCreativity

Required

Strong communicator with solid written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Experienced or interested in event coordination and basic project management

Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team

Motivated, proactive, and eager to learn in a dynamic, youth-focused environment

Preferred

Knowledge of tennis or prior experience in the sport is desired but not required

Benefits

Weekly professional development workshops.

Participation in a group project, which will be presented to staff at the end of the program.

Opportunity to have your resume reviewed by one of our recruiters.

Ability to participate in company activities, including our 7 Business Resource Groups.

And more!

Company

(USTA) United States Tennis Association

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.

Founded in 1881