Full-Time Tennis Coach
Putney Lawn Tennis Club is looking for an enthusiastic full-time coach to join our coaching team from September 2026. This is a great opportunity to become part of one of the largest and busiest club coaching programmes in South West London, with excellent opportunities to build coaching hours, grow a private coaching base and develop as a coach within a friendly and supportive team.
•Your role will be to provide full-time coaching services across five days per week, including Sundays.
•The role is to support the existing full-time coaching team as we continue to develop one of the largest and busiest coaching programmes in South West London.
•Since 2021, the coaching programme has grown from around 140 weekly players to over 550, making it one of the largest and most successful club coaching programmes in the area.
•The successful candidate will coach a wide variety of junior and adult group sessions, alongside building their own private coaching programme.
•The role will begin with approximately 20–25 coaching hours per week, with the opportunity to increase quickly through private lessons, holiday camps and additional coaching opportunities.
•We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, reliable, professional, and keen to become a long-term member of the coaching team.
Opportunities
•Regular CPD and coach development sessions to support your learning and help maintain your LTA accreditation.
•The opportunity to bring your own ideas to the coaching programme and help shape its future.
•The chance to work alongside an experienced, friendly, and supportive coaching team, delivering a wide variety of junior and adult sessions.
•Excellent opportunities to build a strong private coaching programme within a busy club.
•Holiday camps provide additional coaching and earning opportunities throughout the year.
•As the programme continues to grow, there will be opportunities to take on extra responsibilities and progress within the coaching team.
Situated in South West London, Putney Lawn Tennis Club is one of the oldest tennis clubs in the world, having been founded in 1879.
Today, the club has almost 1,000 members, with five artificial clay courts and five artificial grass courts. Alongside one of the area's largest coaching programmes, the club has thriving Men's and Ladies' teams competing in the top Surrey leagues.
The recently refurbished clubhouse provides a fantastic social space for members and coaches, helping to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere around the club. With great facilities, a busy coaching programme and a supportive team, Putney Lawn Tennis Club is a brilliant place to build your coaching career.
•LTA Level 2 Accredited Coach or above (Level 3 preferred).
•Passionate about coaching players of all ages and abilities.
•Friendly, enthusiastic, and able to build strong relationships with members.
•Reliable, organised, and keen to be part of a team.
•Someone looking for a long-term coaching role with opportunities to develop.
•Available to work Sundays as part of their regular coaching week.
How to apply
If you are interested in the role, please email your CV and a covering letter telling us a little about yourself and why you think you would be a good fit for the position to coaching@pltc.co.uk
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