Chesham Bois Lawn Tennis and Squash Club (CBLTSC) seeks to appoint a qualified and experienced Head Coach to deliver a comprehensive and inclusive coaching programme. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing member engagement, growing participation, and maintaining a high standard of coaching for juniors and adults alike. We are looking for a leader who can balance their vision, business acumen, coaching experience and people skills to create a thriving, inclusive tennis programme for all ages and abilities.

Requirements of the role:
Chesham Bois Lawn Tennis and Squash Club seeks to appoint a Head Coach to run the coaching programme. The successful applicant will be required to:

•Manage and evolve where necessary, a comprehensive coaching programme that both serves the members and the community
•Ensure there is a clear pathway for aspirational players to move through the performance programme and represent the club in league fixtures
•Have a presence around the club and be a Head Coach that the members know and recognise
•Be seen and occasionally play-in at the adult mix-in social sessions
•Be able to competently manage the admin involved with running a coaching programme, handling renewals and trials for new prospective members in the programme

We have links with local schools and would look for the Head Coach to maintain and develop those relationships. The Head Coach would also encourage and mentor individuals to take coaching qualifications, as well as support and encourage Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme volunteers.

Our aim is that our coaching programme will be professional, inclusive, and visible, offering clear pathways for juniors and adults of all levels. By building a strong team of enthusiastic coaches, improving communication and accessibility, and creating engaging opportunities for both social and competitive play, we will strengthen our club culture, support member development, and secure the long-term future of CBLTSC.

CBLTSC is a thriving community tennis club with 11 courts (9 floodlit) and 2 mini courts, with 330 adult members and 230 juniors. We are located in Amersham, in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire. We have excellent facilities including a large clubhouse with four squash courts, a newly refurbished, lively bar and a great social programme.

An inspirational Head Coach with proven experience in managing, developing a team of coaches and a full coaching programme. We would expect our head coach to become a real figure head at our club.

We are looking for a Head Coach who is self-motivated, reliable, punctual and flexible to the needs of our club and willing to partner with the Tennis Committee to deliver the club’s vision. Effective communication and good organisational skills are essential, as well as an ability to relate to and manage tennis players of all ages and abilities.