To deliver a quality and fun tennis coaching programme to both adults and children of all abilities according to our Sports Academy’s standards and procedures.
Tennis academy providing services at multiple residential areas and recreational clubs
Reports to: Head Tennis Coach / Tennis Director
• Present a professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain an excellent standard of customer service
• Provide a tennis programme which caters for all adult and children players, incorporating group coaching, free play, social tennis, and private lessons
• Assist in the preparation, organisation and delivery of a weekly/monthly tennis tournament
• Promote the tennis programme and actively aim to increase participation
• Ensure health and safety is to the highest standard both on and off the courts
• Take personal responsibility for the maintenance, repair and security of Academy equipment and the satisfactory appearance of Academy sites to ensure the meeting of player expectations
• Work as part of a team to set up, pack up, and proactively provide assistance to all players using the tennis equipment each day
• Help organise and host social events, deliver briefings and generally interact with players at all times
• Be prepared to move between different locations according to operational needs of the business to fulfil your contractual end date
• Be flexible in your job role and willing to assist in all other duties, within reason, as requested by your manager according to training you have been given
• Prepare a monthly report which includes: disciplinary issues, team progress and sports events participation and achievements
Qualifications and Experience required
Driving license
• LTA, ITF, PTR Coach qualification or equivalent
• First Aid certificate valid for the duration of the contract
• Educated to GCSE standard
• Experience of coaching both adults and children of varying ability
• Experience of organising tennis tournaments
• Previous customer service experience
• Prepare a monthly report which includes: disciplinary issues, team progress and sports events participation and achievements
• Perform any related duties assigned by the Tennis Director
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required
• Ability to deliver fun, engaging, safe and informative tennis sessions
• Knowledge of Mini Tennis
• Knowledge of current tennis developments
• Knowledge of the LTA or equivalent tennis structure
• Ability to effectively communicate with players of all ages, management, and other staff
• Ability to work well within a team and maintain effective working relationships
• Able to work on own initiative and follow verbal and written instructions
Tax free salary
Medical insurance provided by the company
Residence visa provided by the company