Job Description

This role forms part of a newly established parks tennis programme in Middlesex, operating across four park venues in the London Borough of Hillingdon. Together, these sites offer 16 outdoor hard courts, and the coach will take a leading role in delivering all programme elements -- from group coaching to individual and school sessions.

The position is fully on-court, beginning with

20 hours of group delivery each week

, with room to expand your schedule through individual lessons and by helping to develop new group opportunities. Weekly coaching includes mini and junior groups, adult sessions, school delivery and one-to-one coaching. Additional options to support holiday camps and tournaments may arise on an occasional basis.

Applicants must hold

LTA Level 2 or higher

. Successful candidates will benefit from a thorough induction and onboarding process to ensure they quickly feel confident and supported in the role.

Benefits

Join the UK's largest tennis coaching organisation Play a key part in launching and developing a new London parks programme with backing from a national partner Access to a structured development pathway, including CPD, mentoring and on/off-court training with our Workforce Development Manager Coach terms with Tecnifibre and Adidas, plus your own Tecnifibre retail arrangement where 100% of profits remain with you

Key Responsibilities

Deliver a high-quality coaching offer across all park venues, catering to players of all ages and levels Provide at least 20 hours of junior, adult and school delivery each week, while also being available for individual coaching Review programme performance regularly and make required adjustments to support growth and increased venue usage Undertake additional duties within the team as required
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a brand-new parks coaching programme in Middlesex. You'll have meaningful influence over how the programme grows while joining a progressive and supportive tennis association that collaborates closely with forward-thinking facility partners.

Person Specification

LTA Level 2 qualification (or above) Experience delivering a variety of coaching sessions Understanding of LTA frameworks and experience working in club or park environments Ability to travel reliably between venues; local candidates or those able to commute are preferred

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage confidently at all levels A commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a team Motivated, dependable and professional Willingness to develop through CPD and ongoing learning
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee mentoring programme
Experience:

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