Job Description

This position is based within our park programme in East London
within the Newham Parks Tennis team. The coach will work alongside the Head Coach and team within the overall programme of tennis development across the Borough of Newham.

The role will be on court and start on 20 hours group coaching with additional opportunities for individual coaching hours. There will be a chance to grow and build further group work and individual lessons on top.

The programme is across 4 park venues hosting 15 outdoor hard courts (8 floodlit courts), including the biggest venue at Stratford Park which has 6 floodlit hard courts.

On-court weekly delivery consists of mini, junior, adult group sessions, school delivery and individual sessions. There is also an opportunity to deliver holiday camps and tournaments on an ad hoc basis.

An LTA Level 2 coaching qualification is desirable but not essential. A motivated candidate will receive robust support through a comprehensive onboarding process, ensuring a seamless transition into the new role.

Benefits

- Working within the largest Coaching Organisation in the UK

- Chance to help build and grow a park programme

- Personal Development pathway within the company - CPD, mentoring, on and off court training

- Coaching terms with Tecnifibre and Adidas. Personal retailer for Tecnifibre in which you keep 100% of profits generated by sales.

Key Responsibilities

1) To deliver a high quality programme which caters for all ages and abilities across multiple park venues

2) To deliver a minimum of 20 hours of core junior, adult and school coaching per week and be available for individual coaching delivery.

3) To assess the programme quality and results regularly and adapt where necessary to ensure the programme and venues usage continues to grow.

4) To undertake any other duties as may be required within your team

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the biggest park programme in the country based in East London. You will also join a strong and innovative tennis association who work with driven and supportive facility owners.

Person Specification

1) Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) Level 2 Coach Qualification or above -

Training options available for those who do not have this qualification

2) Experience in delivering a wide range of coaching sessions.

3) Experience of working with the LTA and tennis clubs

4) Ability to travel to the venues, ideally the right candidate would live locally or is willing and able to commute to the venues.

Skills

1) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels.

2) Have a strong customer service ethos and desire to improve coaching services to all.

3) Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team

4) Motivated and reliable

5) Willing to learn and take part in CPD

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee mentoring programme Profit sharing
Experience:

Sports Coaches & Instructors: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: East London - Tennis Coach