This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated tennis coach to join our growing programme. The role begins with 10+ core hours per week of group coaching delivery, with strong potential to build additional individual coaching hours. This role is perfect for an existing coach to bolster their hours or for someone looking to get into coaching. This role can be based in Bedford, Luton, Stevenage or a combination.

For the right candidate, this role could develop into a full-time position, with coaching opportunities across multiple local sites, within easy travelling distance.

You will deliver a mixture of LTA Youth and Adult group coaching sessions across a programme that includes both established groups and newly launched sessions.

Alongside group delivery, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to run their own self-employed individual coaching business, enabling them to significantly increase earnings.


Key Responsibilities:

-On-Court Delivery
-Deliver high-quality coaching across LTA Youth, Adult Coaching, Cardio Tennis and Tennis Express.
-Support the growth of the programme through excellent player engagement and retention.
-Help build strong school and club links to drive participation.
-Opportunity to build and manage your own portfolio of private coaching sessions on a self-employed basis.


Hours & Compensation:

-Part-time role: 10 hours per week group delivery.
-Opportunity to build up to 15 hours of private coaching.
-Salary / Rate: Dependent on qualifications and experience (to be discussed with employer).


Additional earning potential through:

-Individual coaching
-School outreach
-Holiday camps
(Estimated £10,000+ per annum additional income potential)


Benefits:

-Retain 100% of income from individual self-employed coaching.
-5 weeks paid holiday (if employed).
-Personal Development Plan and CPD support with NTA Management.
-Workplace perks including supermarket and cinema discounts.
-All necessary coaching equipment provided.
-Tecnifibre Racket Ambassador programme.
-Adidas sponsorship including paid clothing and 50% discount on Adidas products.

About National Tennis Association:

The National Tennis Association (NTA) is the largest provider of grassroots tennis in the UK and a proud National Partner of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). As a Community Interest Company, our mission is to make tennis accessible, inclusive and sustainable in every community we serve. We work in partnership with local authorities, tennis clubs and community venues nationwide, employing over 100 coaches across the UK and providing excellent career development and progression opportunities within our national network. Coaches benefit from strong operational support, ongoing professional development and being part of an ambitious, progressive and nationally recognised organisation.


About Bedford & Luton Parks Tennis:

Bedford Parks Tennis and Luton Parks Tennis form part of a fast-growing community tennis network delivered in partnership with the respective local councils and supported by major LTA Parks Tennis investment. The programmes operate across multiple high-quality park sites, improving facilities, widening access and creating sustainable, affordable tennis opportunities for local communities.

Luton benefits from a fantastic 3-court floodlit park venue, providing year-round access and excellent opportunities for player development and programme growth. Across both Bedford and Luton, structured LTA Youth and Adult Coaching programmes run alongside wider community initiatives designed to get more people playing more often. With strong participation growth already achieved, the programmes continue to expand with plans for further coaching delivery, community events, open days and competitions, ensuring tennis is accessible, welcoming and thriving across Bedfordshire.

Minimum LTA Level 1 qualification (Level 2 or above preferred).

Experience delivering sessions to children aged 4–17 and familiarity with LTA Youth coaching.

Minimum 1 year coaching experience across a range of sessions.

Passionate, enthusiastic and committed to delivering an outstanding tennis experience.

Professional, reliable and customer-focused.

Confident working independently and as part of a team.

Positive attitude towards ongoing learning and development.

A growth mindset.

Experience using software systems such as ClubSpark is desirable.