The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build on strong existing foundations, delivering coaching for players of all ages and abilities through:

• Junior and adult programmes
• Individual lessons
• Holiday camps
• Community outreach activities

Working closely with the committee, they will play a key role in increasing participation, growing membership and developing links with local schools and the wider community.

Cambourne Tennis Club is a thriving and growing community tennis club located in South Cambridgeshire.

It has a young demographic which creates a higher opportunity for increasing the membership with the associated coaching requirements. The current population is approximately 13,500, including West Cambourne, with significant further growth expected in the coming years.

The club began in 2003 with two courts and around 50 members within its first 12 months. It is now a five-court club with a clubhouse and around 300 members, having peaked at over 400 members in 2022.

The club has five floodlit courts, two of which are MUGA courts shared with netball, providing valuable additional court capacity for coaching programmes, particularly during the winter months. We currently have approximately 120 junior players participating in coaching activities, alongside adult coaching, social tennis, league teams and holiday camps.

There is significant potential for further growth through adult coaching, school and community outreach, holiday camps, competitions and social events. Cambourne is home to four primary schools, a secondary school and a sixth form college, providing excellent opportunities to develop school partnerships and attract new players into the coaching programme.

We are looking for a coach who is:

• Positive, enthusiastic, fun and approachable
• Professional and reliable
• An excellent communicator
• Passionate about player development
• Experienced in coaching juniors and adults
• Highly organised with strong organisational skills
• Comfortable working with members, parents, volunteers and the committee
• Community-minded and growth-focused
• Able to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all players

Essential Requirements

• LTA Level 3 or Level 4 Coach Qualification
• Current LTA Accreditation
• Enhanced DBS Certificate
• Valid First Aid Qualification
• Public Liability Insurance

Desirable
• Experience managing a coaching programme
• Experience developing junior pathways
• Experience supporting assistant coaches
• Experience organising competitions, camps and club events
• Experience in school and community outreach programmes