Tennis Coach

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

Job summary

A prominent sports association in the United Kingdom is seeking a passionate Tennis Coach to elevate student participation and performance in tennis. The role includes delivering dynamic training sessions, collaborating with student committees, and supporting competition activities. Suitable candidates require an LTA Level 2 qualification, coaching experience, and a dedication to fostering an inclusive environment. Work will take place mainly on weekends, with flexible scheduling opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a tennis coach required.
• Understanding of Long-term Athlete Development is essential.
• Awareness of inclusive and accessible tennis formats.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tennis sessions for participation and performance.
• Collaborate with the Team Surrey Tennis student committee.
• Support BUCS competition activities and coaching.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability / Flexibility

Customer/Client service and support

Planning and Organising

Teamwork

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills

Leadership / Management

Creative and Analytical Thinking

Influencing, Persuasion and Negotiation Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Competency

Education

LTA Tennis Level 2 qualification (Level 3 preferred)

LTA Coach Accreditation

Job description

Job Purpose Statement

Team Surrey’s tagline “Move | Play | Perform” encourages everyone to be involved in physical activity, ensuring that everything is reasonably adjusted to meet anyone’s ability, experience, and interest. The key role of a Team Surrey Tennis Coach is to help us to support and deliver high‑quality sport to students, but also to facilitate a positive environment for our students to thrive in.

Key Responsibilities

• Training & Session Delivery (held at Surrey Sports Park)
  • Deliver a range of tennis sessions that support both participation and performance within the programme.
  • Core delivery primarily takes place on Friday and Saturday, with potential sessions on Wednesdays and Sundays, reflecting the varied and sometimes anti‑social nature of university sport delivery.
  • Session types may include:
    • High‑energy, music‑led cardio tennis and social sessions.
    • Beginner and participatory coaching for students new to tennis.
    • Focused BUCS squad training, supporting competitive development and match readiness.
  • Exact session times and formats may vary across the term and will be agreed in advance with the Tennis Development Officer and student committee.
• Collaboration with the Student Club
  • Work closely with the Team Surrey Tennis student committee to support the ongoing development of the club.
  • Support trials and squad selection processes.
  • Advise on session structures and competition preparation.
  • Contribute to the club’s coaching philosophy and player development pathway.
  • Help create a positive, inclusive, and high‑performing training environment.
• Competition & Match Support
  • Support BUCS competition activity where required, including match‑day coaching, player preparation, warm‑ups, and ongoing support across the BUCS season.
  • Competitions typically take place across Semester 1 and Semester 2, with fixtures commonly held mid‑week and occasional weekends, both home and away.
• General Administration
  • Complete tasks and e‑learning provided by the Participation & Competition Sport Manager.
  • Adhere to Team Surrey coaching policies and practices; all essential e‑learning and documents must be completed by the end of your first 4 weeks.

Organisational Information

All staff are expected to positively support equality of opportunity and equity of treatment to colleagues and students in accordance with the University of Surrey Equal Opportunities Policy.

Help maintain a safe working environment by attending training in Health and Safety requirements, following local codes of safe working practices, and the University of Surrey Health and Safety Policy. All staff are encouraged to work to achieve the aims of our Environmental Policy and promote awareness to colleagues and students. Undertake such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by your Manager.

Qualifications and Professional Memberships

• LTA Tennis Level 2 (Level 3 preferred) qualification or equivalent - Essential
• LTA Coach Accreditation - Essential
• A proven track record as a coach in tennis - Essential
• An understanding of Long‑term Athlete Development - Essential
• An awareness and understanding of inclusive and accessible tennis needs and formats to support delivery of a fully inclusive tennis programme - Essential
• Experience of coaching/managing/playing at junior/senior international competition - Desirable

Special Requirements

• DBS Clearance - Essential

Core Competencies

• Communication - 2
• Adaptability / Flexibility - 3
• Customer/Client service and support - 1
• Planning and Organising - 2
• Teamwork - 2
• Continuous Improvement - 2
• Problem Solving and Decision Making Skills - 2
• Leadership / Management - 2
• Creative and Analytical Thinking - 2
• Influencing, Persuasion and Negotiation Skills - 1
• Strategic Thinking - 1
• Technical Competency - 2