Head of Junior Tennis

As Head of Junior Tennis, you'll lead and inspire one of the club's most important programmes, creating an exceptional experience for every child, from those picking up a racket for the first time to aspiring performance players.

You'll be responsible for developing and delivering a clear player pathway that encourages long-term participation, skill development and a lifelong love of tennis. Working alongside a passionate coaching team, you'll ensure every session is engaging, progressive and tailored to the needs of each player.

You'll work closely with parents to support each child's journey, celebrating progress and helping every player achieve their potential.

As a leader, you'll coach, mentor and develop the junior coaching team, driving high standards, consistency and innovation across the programme. You'll use insight and performance data to grow participation, improve retention and continually enhance the member experience.

What you'll be responsible for:
Leading and delivering an outstanding junior tennis programme.
Creating clear player development pathways from beginner through to performance.
Inspiring children to develop confidence, resilience and a lifelong passion for tennis.
Planning and delivering competitions, tournaments and memorable club events.
Developing and mentoring the coaching team to deliver exceptional coaching experiences.
Building strong relationships with parents and ensuring excellent communication throughout each player's journey.
Growing participation, retention and junior membership through innovative programming.
Maintaining the highest standards of safety, safeguarding and coaching quality.
Collaborating with the wider club team to create a vibrant family and community atmosphere.
What we're looking for:
An enthusiastic and inspiring tennis professional with a passion for junior development.
Proven experience leading or delivering successful junior tennis programmes.
A strong understanding of long-term player development and competition pathways.
Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.
Someone who thrives on creating memorable experiences for children and families.
LTA Accredited Coach (or working towards the appropriate accreditation) with a commitment to continued professional development.

Additional Opportunities:

Alongside your role as Head of Junior Tennis, you'll have the opportunity to develop a thriving private coaching programme. With a well-established member base and strong demand for individual coaching, this role offers excellent additional earning potential through private lessons.

David Lloyd Chigwell is one of the UK's flagship premium health, fitness and racquets clubs, offering exceptional facilities and experiences for individuals and families. The club features eight indoor and two outdoor tennis courts, alongside padel, pickleball, badminton and table tennis, making it one of the leading racquets venues within the David Lloyd Clubs estate.

With a thriving junior programme and a strong family-focused culture, the club is committed to inspiring children of all ages and abilities to develop a lifelong love of tennis. Through high-quality coaching, structured player development pathways, competitions and engaging events, the racquets programme supports players from their first introduction to the game through to advanced performance.

As part of David Lloyd Clubs, the UK's leading premium health and wellness group, Chigwell combines world-class sporting facilities with outstanding member experiences, creating a vibrant community where people can play, develop and belong.

LTA Accredited Coach (Level 3 or above) with an up-to-date DBS and safeguarding certification.
Proven experience delivering high-quality junior tennis programmes.
A passion for inspiring children and helping players of all ages and abilities reach their potential.
Strong understanding of player development pathways and long-term athlete development.
Experience planning and delivering competitions, tournaments and engaging tennis events.
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team.
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
Highly organised with strong planning and time management skills.
Commercial awareness with the ability to grow participation and retain members.
Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and member experiences.
Flexible and willing to work evenings and weekends as required.