Job Description

This position is based within a brand new park programme in Greater London , across 4 park venues hosting 16 outdoor hard courts in the London Borough of Southwark. The coach will work lead on all aspects of delivery at the parks including group coaching, individual and school coaching.

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 shape, grow and build further group work. Individual lessons will also be on top of this core of group hours increasing earning potential.

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 adhoc basis.

An LTA coaching Level 2 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 lead on an exciting new park programme in London with the support of a national partner.

- Personal Development pathway within the company - CPD, mentoring, on and off court training with a dedicated workforce development manager

- 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 a brand new park programme in Middlesex. You will get a chance to lead and shape the programme to suit your personal needs.

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: 40,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Employee mentoring programme
Experience:

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

Reference ID: South London - Tennis Coach