Join Robin Park Leisure Centre as Head of Racquet Sports and lead an exciting programme featuring Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, and Badminton across premium indoor and outdoor facilities. You’ll drive growth, deliver exceptional experiences, and build partnerships to create inclusive pathways for all ages and abilities—from beginners to regional competitors. With access to bespoke tennis courts, eight badminton courts, and future Padel opportunities, this is your chance to shape a vibrant racquet sports community. Flexible shifts across weekdays and weekends apply.

Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.

Be Well is Wigan Council’s growing health and wellbeing movement, supporting individuals and families to lead healthier, happier lives. We offer a wide range of activities across our seven local leisure centres, at community venues, and in parks and green spaces. We also provide advice and support with a variety of issues, and work in schools and at the heart of our neighbourhoods to improve the health and wellbeing of people of all ages.

The position is largely based at Robin Park Leisure Centre, a premium Leisure Centre opposite the Brick Community Stadium . The centre includes 4 indoor and 4 floodlit outdoor courts with a Padel partnership in development alongside an 8 badminton court sports hall and extensive fitness facilities . The centre offers coaching, competition, team tennis, schools, community and social tennis.

The role involves designing and delivering racquet sports programmes, including coaching pathways, group sessions, competitions, and outreach activities. Responsibilities include leading and mentoring coaching staff, managing schedules and resources, and fostering community engagement through partnerships and marketing initiatives. Operational duties cover monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health standards. Essential requirements include LTA Level 4 (or equivalent), Accreditation+, coaching experience, leadership skills, and valid certifications. Desirable qualifications include Level 5, experience in public leisure settings, and IT literacy. Full-time hours include evenings and weekends with flexibility during events and holidays.