Job Description
Tennis Scotland is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Coach Development Manager to build on the education offer currently in place and achieve the mission and targets within the Tennis Scotland and British Tennis strategies.

This position will take a lead across the organisation to ensure coaches throughout the pathway are supported in their ongoing development. Working closely with the LTA Coach Development Team and sportscotland the post holder will establish, develop and deliver a comprehensive coach development programme for coaches working across clubs, parks and educational venues ensuring provision of opportunities at each age and stage. The post holder will also work closely with the performance team to develop coaches within the performance pathway.

Educated to degree level and holding LTA coach accreditation at level 3 or above the ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of developing coaches, possess excellent customer service skills and have the ability to develop, deliver and monitor projects. Excellent leadership, communication and negotiating skills are a must as well as the ability to enthuse and motivate others coupled with having a real passion for achieving the mission of ‘More People Playing Tennis More Often’.

For an informal confidential discussion about this role, please contact Doc McKelvey, Head of Development on 07958 202937 or doc.mckelvey@tennisscotland.org Further information can be found at www.tennisscotland.org

How to apply
To apply, please e-mail your CV and detailed covering letter summarising your suitability for the role including your current salary and preferred region to hr@tennisscotland.org or alternatively, please post your application in confidence to HR, Tennis Scotland, 177 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1BZ.

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Friday 9th October. Interviews will be held in Edinburgh week beginning 26th October.