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Head Tennis Coach - Junior Development

Job Summary

Our academy has the opportunity for an experienced Tennis Professional to join our coaching team.

The ideal applicant will have a love of teaching, have experience coaching young children from 3 years of age to teenagers & adults of varying skill levels & pride themselves on delivering programs that are the highlight of their students week.

 

Venue and Company description

Our academy has been providing the local community with coaching, competition, social play, court hire & membership opportunities for over 20years.

Set in beautifully landscaped gardens with 4 artificial grass courts, 2 hard courts, onsite cafe, Pickleball courts and outdoor table tennis tables, it really is a place the entire family will enjoy.

We are located in Brisbane QLD  Australia.

 

 

Job duties and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Manage our Hotshots Blue & Red Ball Programs, creating a fun and positive program for our youngest tennis players to get a great start to their tennis journey.
Mentor our junior coaches and manage standards and program delivery
Manage & coordinate our Matchplay programs and run a season "Finals Event" twice a year.
Deliver beginner, intermediate & advanced group lessons, squads & private lessons.
Deliver tennis & pickleball programs in your allocated local schools.
Manage and deliver adult programs including Social Tennis, Hitting Sessions & Adult beginner/intermediate coaching lessons.
Program & Deliver engaging Holiday programs for 5-12yr olds.
Communicate our development pathways & ensure all pupils have the opportunity to progress through these stages in a timely manner.

The start date for this full time position is 6th Oct 2026

If you enjoy helping people reach their goals & are a really good communicator, please get in touch! Please provide a cover letter detailing how your experience and skill make you the best applicant for this position as well as your current resume and 2 recent work referees.

Job Type: Full-time

 

Candidate qualifications and skills

Minimum Requirements:

Development Level 1 or equivalent qualification (level 2 preferred)
3+years experience coaching modified tennis programs (Hotshots, Mini Tennis etc)
Drivers licence & Own Transport
First Aid Certificate (or intention to get one prior to commencement)
Working with Children Blue Card (or intention to get one prior to commencement)
Valid Australian work visa or permanent residency required
Fluent/Advanced English proficiency essential for effective communication with students and parents
We accept recognised equivalent qualifications from international tennis organisations and governing bodies

You can work autonomously and in a team environment. You enjoy mentoring juniors at the start of their coaching career & take pride in providing a safe and inclusive environment for your pupils to learn in.

You will have the personality & skills required to drive a range of social & competitive adult programs in the evenings as well as deliver group & private coaching lessons.

 

Benefits

Pay: AU$70,000.00 – AU$80,000.00 per year

Commence on a Working Holiday Visa or Student Visa.

Option to apply for a 408 Visa to transfer to once it is approved.  (2 x 2yr option)

Job Summary

    Job Summary

  • Brisbane, Australia Location
  • 28 Sep 2026 Published
  • Head Coach Listing type
  • 20260928E2FC Listing number
  • Negotiable Salary type
  • 30-40 uur Indication of working hours
  • 29 Oct 2026 Closing date
  • 06 Oct 2026 Starting date
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