Head Coach
Key Responsibilities
Coaching
1.Planning and delivering a high-quality tennis coaching programme and competitions to players of all ages and abilities
2.Heading up a team of coaches providing them with fair working conditions and mentorship
3.Monitoring and supporting the development of existing club members
Competitions
4.Selecting and submitting teams for external competitions
5.Overseeing tennis teams selection and appointing team captains
6.Arranging preseason training sessions for all teams
7.Organise Club Championships with club’s support
Promotion & Social
8.Use best endeavours to promote the club externally and actively attract new members. Including participation at school outreach and other promotional events.
9.Organising weekly club night for members
10.Participating in the club open day
Administration
11.Producing good member communications (email, marketing etc)
12.Providing support and communication to the Tennis Committee and Club Committee
Other
13.Provide a reliable, professional racket stringing service on-site for members
14.Monitor the physical state of the tennis courts and advise the committee on replacement timelines.
We are a non- profit organisation and we pride ourselves in high standards of tennis activities and a family friendly, welcoming environment. Our facilities include 6 (artificial grass) outdoor courts and 4 (2 carpet and 2 hard court) indoor courts providing coaches with fantastic space for improving members tennis all year round. Our club’s excellent social atmosphere and great promotional reach supports steady number of members each year. We are an organisation ran by committed and caring people and are looking for a likeminded individual to join us.
Key Requirements
•LTA Level 4 (or higher) accredited coach
•PVG Membership for Regulated Work with Children and/or Protected Adults or willingness to obtain prior to a formal offer of employment being made
•LTA Coach Accreditation
•Strong organizational skills to manage assistant coaching staff and team selections
Personal Attributes
•Enthusiastic with a positive (can-do) attitude
•Excellent Leadership skills
•Customer focused
How to apply
If you are interested in this role please send your CV to our Strathgryffe Tennis Convener:
Aleksandra Walczynska
strathgryffe.convener@gmail.com