The coach would work with the Green Spaces team to provide coaching as an additional benefit to the community at all or some of the council park tennis venues, following discussion and agreement with the council. The aim is to work in partnership with the council and the LTA to design and deliver a parks tennis programme that meets the needs of our diverse range of communities.

In particular to:

Increase participation of newcomers to park tennis.

Nurture and maintain links with community groups and schools to encourage participation in park tennis.

Co-ordinate marketing and promotion of coaching programmes using social media, web, local advertising, and open days.

By:

Utilising effective use of relevant and appropriate LTA products and programmes.

With its diverse mix of coast, countryside, seaside resorts, market towns, villages and moorland, Teignbridge is a great place to work and live. The council employs around 700 staff across a range of jobs providing services. We know that through great teamwork, staff ensure that excellent services are delivered to communities. The vision is to make Teignbridge a healthy and desirable place where people want to live, work and visit. The Lawn tennis Association (LTA) and Teignbridge District Council have completed the refurbishment of council owned tennis courts in Forde Park with three courts, Bakers Park with three courts, Buckfastleigh which has two courts, and Teignmouth Den with one court, all offering year-round outdoor facilities during daylight hours.

Players can either purchase a £36.00 Annual Tennis Pass for up to ten people in a household or make use of a £6 per hour per court Pay to Play option. We operate access via electronic gates using a key code generated through Clubspark’s online booking and payment system.

The Green Spaces team are seeking to recruit a coach to co-ordinate and manage a coaching programme that will reach out to communities and provide a variety of group tennis sessions for all ages and abilities. This will involve utilising a range of LTA projects such as

• LTA Youth (incorporating LTA Youth Start)
• Interaction with local schools and opportunities for sessions on the courts (e.g. LTA Youth Schools)
• Adult Beginners (incorporating offers such as Cardio Tennis, Tennis Xpress, Pair and Play)
• Meet and Greet Sessions with players who use the courts.
• Sessions related to the LTA Open Court Programme to support those with disabilities.
• Bespoke projects to support access to tennis for those on lower incomes.

The ideal candidate will: Embrace a community ethos in taking tennis to people who have not previously participated.

Be passionate about introducing newcomers to the wider social benefits of playing tennis. Have desire and drive to engage with new and existing community groups.

Possess sound organisational skills in order to manage the program including the Clubspark CRM system to ensure a good customer experience.

Have excellent communication skills enabling them to relate with all members of a community effectively.

Preferably have a proven track record of managing tennis programmes.

Be inventive in exploring and offering new coaching opportunities including LTA-led coaching programmes.

Knowledge and experience of LTA programmes and products such as

• Tennis Xpress – Introduction for beginners
• Pair & Play – Social women’s doubles
• Cardio Tennis – Fitness fanatics
• Walking Tennis – Tennis at a slower pace

Experience of collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and other key partners to grow participation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum LTA Accredited L3+ Coach

LTA Accreditation + is desirable

Full Public liability Insurance

Full UK driving licence

Competent in IT skills (Word / Excel / PowerPoint / database / Microsoft office / Internet)

Accountancy or Business management qualification or experience.