Job Summary
Tennis Academy is seeking an experienced and passionate Director of Tennis to lead one of India’s premier high-performance tennis academies. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional with experience developing ITF Futures players, elite juniors, and ITF Junior players.
The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the Academy’s tennis operations, lead a multicultural coaching team, and help shape the next generation of international tennis talent.
Venue and Company description
Tennis Academy is recognized as one of the finest tennis training facilities in India, offering world-class infrastructure and a complete student-athlete development environment.
Infrastructure
- 11 Deco Turf hard courts (same surface as the US Open)
- 3 clay courts
- International-level training environment
- Dedicated fitness and recovery support
Coaching & Support Team
- 11 coaches from India and around the world
- 2 fitness coaches
- 1 full-time physio
Academic Integration
The Academy is attached to an International School offering the Cambridge Curriculum, allowing student-athletes to balance elite tennis training with quality education.
Job duties and responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead and direct a coaching staff of up to 10 coaches and an administrative team of up to 3 staff members
- Foster a positive, professional, and high-performance team culture
- Lead by example through professionalism, integrity, and strong work ethic
- Coordinate with academic supervisors to ensure student-athletes maintain academic standards
High Performance Player Development
- Design and oversee training programs for:
o ITF Futures players
o Top national juniors
o ITF Junior players
- Create long-term developmental plans and performance pathways
- Ensure Academy players receive world-class on-court coaching and development
Tennis Operations
- Oversee all day-to-day tennis operations of the Academy
- Manage multiple tennis programs and clinics
- Supervise coaching quality and program delivery
- Implement and maintain the Academy’s teaching methodology
Communication & Administration
- Communicate effectively with players, parents, and coaching staff
- Prepare written training programs, player evaluations, and developmental plans
- Maintain professional relationships with Academy stakeholders
Travel & Representation
- Travel periodically to major junior tournaments and tennis events
- Promote the Academy internationally
- Observe and coach players during competition
- Provide on-the-job mentoring and development for coaching staff
Candidate qualifications and skills
The ideal candidate should possess:
- Proven experience working with elite juniors, ITF Juniors, or professional players
- Strong leadership and staff management abilities
- Experience organizing and administering high-performance tennis programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for teaching and athlete development
- High standards of professionalism, integrity, and player care
- Ability to work effectively with players aged 05-22 years
- Experience communicating with parents and international student-athletes
The safety, well-being, and holistic development of student-athletes must always remain the highest priority.
Benefits
Position: Director of Tennis
Location: North India
Academy: Tennis Academy
Contract Duration: 1 Year (including 3-month probation period)
Salary: US$ 5,000 per month
Accommodation: Fully paid by the Academy
Food: Fully paid by the Academy
Working Hours: 42 hours per week, 6 working days with 1 day off
Interested candidates are invited to send:
- Updated CV / Resume
- Coaching certifications
- Player development achievements
- References
- Cover letter outlining coaching philosophy and relevant experience
