Key Role Requirements

• To manage and oversee all aspects of a fully inclusive adult & junior coaching programme.
• Coordinate and deliver a programme of activities to ‘open up’ tennis opportunities across the sports hub membership and the wider Lymm and surrounding area communities.
• To organise and deliver a comprehensive programme from pre-school activity to adult beginners, improvers and team players.
• To support the attraction and retention of members of all ages and abilities.
• To provide a pathway for player development through talent attraction and progression. Particular focus on the 10U age group and their route to county and regional representatation.
• Working with the club to promote and deliver activities in local schools as part of the outreach programme.
• Ensuring utilisation of the LTA Youth offer for schools and club.
• Contributing to open days and follow-on offers for conversion to programme/membership.
• Offering a system of player assessment and progress feedback to players/parents.
• Assist and undertake administrative tasks as required for the programme and effective monitoring. Including but not restricted to Clubspark, Results Manager.
• Compliance with policies and safeguarding requirements of venues.
• Consider personal development and training needs monthly.
• Attend meetings, steering group and club committee meetings as required (monthly).

Lymm Manor Road Tennis Club forms part of a multi sports venue alongside rugby, hockey and squash and is based at Lymm Rugby Club.

We are a very friendly and sociable club that aims to provide tennis at every level and for players of all ages. It is a great place for anyone wanting to learn how to play tennis or improve their game. Boasting 4 newly laid artificial grass courts, all floodlit and within the beautiful surroundings of a walled garden.

The coach will have access to facilities to run a comprehensive programme of coaching, social and competitive activities and operate a successful business. They will be key in partnering the club in the achievement of its ambition to be a key club in Cheshire.

• LTA Level 2 or above with LTA Accreditation
• Full Driving License
• Experience of coaching beginners in a community setting
• Experience of delivering tennis activity to large groups (e.g. schools/ open days)
• Knowledge of the LTA Youth offer; supporting tennis in an education setting
• Dealing with clients/ participants and providing excellent communication and customer service
• Experience of marketing & promoting activities to current and potential participants
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills
• Able too work independently and as part of a team
• Technology skills –to include willingness to use LTA ClubSpark, Results Manager
• Ability to lead and motivate others
• Flexibility in relation to working hours (evening & weekend work)