Community Tennis Coach

Lawn Tennis Association; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused sports organization in Wirral is seeking a passionate coach to lead grassroots tennis development. This role involves driving a coaching program and increasing participation across the community, including disability-specific outreach and school engagement. Candidates must have at least a Level 2 LTA qualification and a proven ability to foster local relationships. The position offers the potential for performance-based pay enhancements, making it a unique opportunity to impact the local tennis landscape.

Benefits

Performance-based pay increases

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Accredited, Level 2 LTA qualification.
• Experience in coaching tennis preferred.
• Ability to engage the community and build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Drive the coaching programme across the Wirral.
• Open tennis to all areas of the community including disability specific.
• Maintain relationships with schools and local groups.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Driven

Good face to face communication skills

Ability to manage own time effectively

Enjoys working as part of a team

Able to travel between venues

Education

Level 2 LTA qualification or above

Accredited

Job description

Passionate about growing grassroots participation in the game of tennis? We are looking for a coach, with the ability to help drive a coaching programme across the Wirral, as part of a significant LTA investment in the facilities. We are looking for applications with a minimum of an Accredited, Level 2 LTA qualification, as we know many Level 2 coaches would be ideal for this role. The project will involve opening tennis up to all areas of the community including disability specific, in school delivery of lessons, as well as building and maintaining strong relationships with schools and other groups to ensure the local community is informed of the tennis opportunities available to them. A role with the opportunity to really impact upon tennis and drive grassroots participation. Potential for percentage based pay to increase earning for coaches successful in growing participation.

We Do Tennis C.I.C is a not-for-profit coaching operator that aims to grow the game of tennis in the UK. We support coaches, clubs, and local authorities in helping players on their tennis journey, from playgrounds to performance. We have significant support in place, including full time employed staff focusing on all areas of tennis including Parks. In addition, we have a full-time administration team to help support all areas of our business.

• Enthusiastic
• Driven
• Good face to face communication skills
• Ability to manage own time effectively
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Able to travel between venues
• Level 2 qualified or above
• Accredited

How to apply

Email C.V and why you are interested in the role to Andy Moss, Head of Parks for We Do Tennis, [e-mail]. For an informal chat, please call 07502 892080