Coordinator, National Events - Montréal, Canada - Canadian Tennis Association

Canadian Tennis Association

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Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE?

The future is bright for tennis in Canada, and you will be right in the middle of it all at Tennis Canada A national sport organization with a mission to lead the growth of tennis in Canada and a vision to be a world-leading tennis nation, Tennis Canada seeks to grow participation across the country and develop champions on the international stage.

Tennis Canada also owns and operates the world-class National Bank Open presented by Rogers tournaments in Toronto and Montreal, two of the best-run sporting events on the planet which annually bring the globe's best tennis players to Canada and continue to break attendance records year on year.

In recent times, Canadian tennis has enjoyed many historic achievements, including winning the Billie Jean King Cup in 2023 and Davis Cup the year before, the world's largest team sports competition.

Join us as we look to build on this exciting momentum and continue to produce incredible results. We are a team of innovators, who are passionate about our work and pursue excellence together everyday.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

This position reports to the Director, Professional & National Events and will assist with supporting the overall calendar development of the National Events department, Junior Nationals and ITF junior event execution.

As well as the planning and delivery of the University Championships held in August.

In addition, it includes supporting administrative tasks and onsite executions taking place for events occurring for juniors, masters, professional and wheelchair tennis.

Junior Nationals & National Junior Open Series
Assist with the delivery of junior nationals via planning meetings and onsite execution as Tournament Director, at identified events
Coordinate feedback and recommendations for future implementation
Support the provincial entry process
ITF Junior Events
Work with ITF junior event organizers to ensure the successful planning and delivery of their events
Coordinate feedback and recommendations for future implementation

of events and calendar

Provide VISA invitation letters to participants upon request
University Championships
Support the planning and execution of the event, which includes budgeting
Support the execution of branding and partnership of USPORTS
Other Related Activities
Coordinate the annual Tennis Canada national calendar
Assist with various administrative support of the events department
Assist with onsite execution, for identified events
Support masters' tennis calendar of events and assist with seeding process
Liaison with officiating department on budgets and event planning to ensure alignment and success of the events
Support other initiatives as requested

WHO YOU ARE?

University Degree or equivalent experience
Strong administrative and organizational skills as well as an independent work ethic
Positive, passionate and hardworking
Excellent relationship building and communication skills, ability to interact effectively with internal and external clients at all levels within the organization
Well organized, ability to maintain a number of different projects concurrently
Excellent computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Ability to work under pressure, maintain tight schedules and work in a dynamic and serviceoriented team environment
Energetic, selfmotivated
Knowledge and experience in tennis and coaching (asset)

WORKING CONDITIONS