•To coordinate and manage the successful delivery of the 10U North and South County Training Programmes;
oSet and manage the annual budget for the delivery of the programme
oChair Player Selection meetings for County Training and County Cup
oAppoint, mentor and develop 10U County Training Coaches and County Cup Captains
oOversee and quality assure the syllabus and delivery of 10U County Training
oOrganise additional Development Squad coaching sessions to accelerate the progress of higher-potential players
•To organise and deliver regular County Open Days at venues across the county in order to identify and select players with the LTA Talent Characteristics for participation in 10U County Training
•To work closely with all venues and coaches within the County to secure trust, confidence and transparency in the operation of the County programme
oMaintain a balance between Junior players’ County and Club commitments to ensure they retain a working relationship with their venue programme
oEnsure all participants in the County programme – players, parents, coaches and Executive – work in partnership to achieve the goals of the County
oCarefully manage any potential conflict of interest to preserve the relationship between Venue coaches and the County programme
 Part-time, self-employed role
 Retainer paid to provide for the administrative responsibilities of the role
 Full (paid) engagement on court at weekly County Training sessions
 Flexible working arrangements considered
 Seasonal variations in workload

Durham and Cleveland Tennis works in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to grow participation, support clubs across the county, identify talented players and prepare them for the National Performance Pathway. As County 10U Head Coach you will play the key role in finding and developing talented young players in Durham and Cleveland and launching them on the path to Regional and National success.

•Excellent understanding of the 10U Competition Framework
•Strong understanding of the LTA Player Pathway from 7U – 10U and beyond
•Minimum Level 3 Coach qualification and be Accredited+
•Maintain a satisfactory DBS certificate
•Knowledge of and exhibit behaviours in keeping with the LTA mission at all times
•Excellent communication skills and experience and a good communicator with all parties
•Good IT skills and be capable of the efficient administration of the job