This is a full-time Lead Coach position with National Tennis Association, based across our established network of clubs and venues in South Oxfordshire. You will lead, build and develop a successful weekly group coaching programme for juniors and adults, working alongside a supportive local coaching team.

The role is built around 25 hours of core weekly group coaching, delivered Monday to Saturday across 47 weeks of the year, mainly evenings and weekends. On top of this there are opportunities for individual coaching, holiday camps (October, February, Easter and May half terms plus four weeks in the summer), school sessions, Free Park Tennis and community events.

On-court delivery covers LTA Youth and adult group sessions, from beginners through to competitive players. You will keep 100% of your income from individual coaching, giving you the chance to build your own coaching business alongside the group programme.

Our pay is transparent and linked to your coach level (Core, Lead and Senior) and the occupancy of your programme, reviewed quarterly. Combining group coaching, individual coaching and holiday camps, we expect the role to reach £40,000+ per year as the programme grows. The role can be offered on either an employed (PAYE) or self-employed basis, whichever suits you best.

Start date: December 2026 or January 2027.

Key responsibilities:

Deliver a high-quality coaching programme that caters for all ages and abilities.
Deliver a minimum of 25 hours of core group coaching per week and be available for individual coaching.
Lead the local coaching team on the ground, supporting and mentoring newer coaches.
Grow programme numbers and venue usage, working with club committees, members and parents.
Support promotions, open days, holiday camps and community events.
Review programme quality and results regularly and adapt where necessary.
Undertake any other duties as may be required.

National Tennis Association (NTA) has been supporting tennis in the UK since 2004. We are a Community Interest Company working alongside the LTA as a National Partner to inspire, develop and educate.

Our ethos is to get more people playing tennis. We run coaching programmes, holiday camps, competitions and venue management across clubs, parks and indoor centres. We put our coaches first: positive working environments, clear standards and real progression are how we get results.

In South Oxfordshire we deliver an established coaching programme across a network of tennis clubs and park venues, with a strong junior and adult player base and a local coaching team to support you.

The successful candidate must be experienced and comfortable working with children aged 4 to 17 and adults, and be trained as an LTA Youth coach.

Essential:

A passion and enthusiasm for the game.
Experience delivering a wide range of group and individual sessions.
A strong customer service ethos and a desire to keep improving.
A professional manner and reliability.
The ability to be a role model for players.
The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
A commitment to continued learning and self-development.
Confidence using booking software, including ClubSpark.
Experience working with tennis clubs and the LTA.

Desirable:

Experience promoting coaching programmes in local communities and schools.
A full driving licence and access to a car.