Lead Coach

Lawn Tennis Association; Ludlow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An organization promoting tennis in the UK is looking for a Lead Coach based in Ludlow. This role aims to drive tennis programs at Ludlow Castle Tennis Club and engage the local community by opening up tennis opportunities for all. Candidates should hold a Level 2 coaching qualification or higher and have experience coaching both children and adults. They will benefit from administrative support, expert resources, and potential performance-based earnings.

Benefits

Full-time admin team support

Access to coaching experts

Dunlop equipment sponsorship

Weekly lesson themes and drills

Potential for performance-related pay

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 coaching qualification or higher.
• Be LTA Accredited or Accredited+.
• Experience with youth coaching and adult coaching.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Drive tennis programs at Ludlow Castle Tennis Club.
• Open tennis opportunities to all community members.

Skills

Coaching children

Coaching adults

Community engagement

Program management

Education

LTA Instructor (Level 2) coaching qualification or higher

LTA Accreditation

Tools

Dunlop equipment sponsorship

Job description

Passionate about growing the game of tennis? We are looking for a Lead Coach, with the ability to help drive tennis programmes at Ludlow Castle Tennis Club and across the Ludlow & South Shropshire area. The project will involve opening tennis up to all areas of the community and ensuring 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.

What you’ll do

• Drive tennis programmes at Ludlow Castle Tennis Club and across the Ludlow & South Shropshire area.
• Open tennis up to all areas of the community and ensure the local community is informed of the tennis opportunities available to them.

What’s in it for you

• Access to a full‑time admin team to reduce your off‑court workload.
• Access to a team of experts in the fields of disability, coach support and venue growth.
• Dunlop equipment sponsorship.
• Weekly lesson themes and drills to use.
• Potential for percentage‑based pay to increase earnings for coaches successful in growing participation.

Qualifications

• Hold the LTA Instructor (Level 2) coaching qualification or higher.
• Be LTA Accredited or Accredited+.
• Have experience with LTA Youth and coaching children and adults.
• Be willing to learn and develop throughout your time with us.