Job Summary
The tennis academy is looking for a Head Tennis Coach who will oversee our youngest junior development pathways & engage our juniors at the beginning their tennis journey, in a fun learning environment. The ideal candidate is looking for a career in the tennis industry, is a student of the game, up to date with current teaching methods & has a natural connection with both juniors and their parents.
This is a unique opportunity for an organised and proactive tennis professional to join a team environment that respects and utilises each staff members strengths to make a positive impact across our group. Our tennis academy attracts hundreds of juniors into the sport and you will inspire and encourage their love for the game.
Job duties and responsibilities
- Foster a love for tennis in our Hot Shots Red & Blue players
- Programming: Design lesson plans & progression pathways for our red & blue level Hot Shots classes
- Class management: Ensuring standards, ages etc are appropriate in each class & role sheets are up to date & accurate
- Quality control: Ensure Hot Shots red & blue coaches are on time, prepared & lessons are delivered to the desired standard
- Communication: with staff, parents & players
- Stakeholder Liaison: Take advantage of opportunities available to our club, staff & players through local schools, tennis Qld, Tennis Aust & local government
- Asset management: Ensure all equipment and assets are protected and looked after at all times
Venue and Company description
The tennis academy is a is a professional tennis management company located in Queensland. The academy manages 2 award winning tennis centre’s across Brisbane & the Gold Coast.
Candidate qualifications and skills
Essential Requirements:
- Must have experience coaching young children aged 3 – 12yrs
- Must have a valid driver’s license and your own car
- Working with Children’s Check (blue card)
- First aid certification
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Current coaching qualifications
- Must be a Tennis Australia coach member or be able to provide proof of adequate insurance and qualification
Skills Required:
- Ability to teach, coach and manage people of all ages and skill level
- Passionate and committed to junior development
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Proactive and good communication skills
- Good Team player who is able to satisfy the goals & vision of the tennis academy
Benefits
- Any additional sport development experience or early childhood training
- Administration & Customer service experience will greatly impact on your ability to grow your role into a permanent/full time position
- Pay will be based on Tennis Australia’s Award Rates and also dependent on the level of experience and qualifications the successful applicant possesses
