Coach at busy 950 Member Club in Glasgow
This is a flexible self-employed coaching position, offering approximately 10–35 hours per week, depending on your availability and the needs of the programme.
We already have an established coaching team and can adapt the programme around the strengths, interests and availability of the successful candidate.
We are open to coaches with different areas of expertise and would particularly welcome someone who can develop a specialism in Tots, Mini Red and Community and schools outreach coaching. Although would also be interested to hear with coaches who believe they could drive other areas of the club such as:
-Tournament player training
-Junior and Adult club social tennis
-Disability, inclusion and parks programmes
Experience at LTA Level 3 or above would be preferred, although we are happy to consider coaches with the right experience, qualifications and approach.
A willingness to coach evenings, weekends and other less sociable hours would be a particular strength, given the needs of our members and programmes.
-£15–£35 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
-Flexible self-employed working arrangements
-Approximately 10–35 hours per week, with scope to build your coaching programme
-Free use of club courts and coaching equipment, including balls, for club coaching
-An established coaching team that can work collaboratively around your strengths and availability
-Opportunities to generate additional income through competitions, events and coaching clinics
-Opportunity to earn additional income through racquet stringing
-Opportunity for a qualified official to earn additional income through refereeing graded competitions
-The opportunity to develop and lead areas of the club's coaching programme
-A large and active membership of approximately 950 members
-Access to our newly installed six-court artificial clay facility
-A supportive club environment with a strong social and community focus
-Contractual membership, allowing use of tennis, squash, hockey and bar facilities at the club.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about tennis and enjoys helping people play, compete and improve.
You should be:
-An enthusiastic and engaging coach
-Reliable, professional and well organised
-Comfortable coaching players across a range of ages and abilities
-Able to work independently while contributing positively to an existing coaching team
-Available for some evening and weekend work
-Ideally qualified to LTA Level 3 or above, with relevant coaching experience.
We want someone who shares our belief that tennis is a sport to be played. We want our members leaving sessions excited to get back on court and play.
How to apply
Applications should be sent to:
Daniel Gunn, Director of Tennis
tennis@giffnock-ltc.co.uk
Closing date: 30 September 2026
We would particularly welcome applications from coaches who have a clear idea of an area they believe they could develop over time.