Community Recreation Coordinator - Community Tennis Section

To be successful, the Coordinator will develop and communicate a vision, management philosophy, sound business strategy; and deliver both operationally and fiscally. This position is charged with implementing procedures and strategic benchmarks which will help the organization make its short and long-term objectives a reality. The position will office from the Cooper Tennis Complex. There are 16 other local parks hosting over 70 public courts across the community.

The Search Committee will consider all applications received by August 21st, 2020; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Named the 2016 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility, Cooper Tennis Complex offers tennis lessons and leagues for all ages. The complex includes 12 indoor courts (all resurfaced in 2019) and 17 outdoor lighted courts, including the 2,500-seat stadium court, home of the Springfield Lasers 2018 and 2019 World TeamTennis Champions. Cooper Tennis Complex also has a full-service pro shop with racquet stringing and grip services, locker rooms with showers, a fitness room with exercise equipment and free weights, a small conference room and a large, furnished meeting area. Cooper Tennis Complex is home to high school tennis, collegiate teams and the Greater Springfield Community Sports Development Tennis Program. The Springfield Lasers World TeamTennis franchise has call Cooper home since the team's founding in 1996. Cooper hosts a wide range of annual USTA events, including Play Days, 10 and Under events and USTA-sanctioned tournaments, as well as numerous other state and regional tournaments.