Job Description
Tennis England is looking for an energetic and charismatic club coach to play a key role in helping us develop our tennis clubs in Teddington/ Twickenham. This key person will help us to continue the development of our junior programmes and the afterschool clubs in surrounding schools.
The purpose of this advertisement is to get you to contact me. You see at the moment I have no idea what your name is. But, I do know the sort of person you are and I know what sort of aspirations you have in life. I also know the level of skill you have got and that you want to get better and better at your work. I know that you want more than a job. I know that you want more training and that you want the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills. I know that when you call me you will communicate with me effectively. But, above all I know you have a driving ambition to be the best.
We are Tennis England and we add value towards the lives of children that we coach. We are looking for help, a person with a mission. But, you better call fast because we are on a fast track and we are looking for looking runners.
Job Specification
Coaching programme
• Develop and maintain the existing junior programmes at the club.
• Maintain and enhance existing school programmes run at surrounding schools in the Teddington/ Twickenham and surrounding area.
• Lead classes at the club and schools with a team of coaches working with you.
• Doing one-to-one private tennis lessons with clients.
• Working at our school holiday tennis camps.
Junior development
• Actively support and encourage juniors to start competing in competition in Tennis England tournaments and other LTA sanctioned tournaments.
• Identify young talent amongst the juniors.
To be successful in the above positions the following key character and skills are required;
LTA Licensed Coach Ideally or other Tennis Qualifications
Must be willing to relocate
Highly organized and great attention to detail
Professional image
Reliable & Punctual
Highly personal with great communication skills
A love for working with children
Positive ‘Can Do Mental Attitude’
Willingness to work hard
Passion for learning and self-improvement
Good playing level
Fluent in the English language is essential
DBS Checked
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering Letter to recruitment@englandsportsgroup.com