About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Sports, you will lead and coordinate a team of specialist and non-specialist coaches to deliver a vibrant and inclusive tennis programme. You will oversee up to 6 coaching staff, ensuring qualifications and certifications are up to date, and play a key role in developing extra-curricular offerings and community programmes that generate additional revenue. You will also act as the event director for all tennis-related events hosted at ACS Cobham.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the tennis programme across all age groups and ability levels.
Plan and deliver tennis coaching sessions, including evenings and Saturday fixtures.
Mentor and manage a high-performing team of coaches.
Organise fixtures, tournaments, and holiday tennis camps in conjunction with the Operations Manager.
Liaise with school staff, students, parents, and external contacts regarding fixtures, trips, tournaments, scholarships, and player recruitment.
Be a role model and to act as an ambassador for the school.
Attend departmental meetings.
Maintain accurate scheduling, registrations, and coach attendance records.
Actively contribute to departmental meetings and cross-school initiatives.

Working hours

Term time only (8.4 hours per week):

Monday 15:30-17:30
Tuesday 15:30-17:30
Wednesday 14:30-16:30
Thursday 15:30-17:30
Friday 15:30-17:30

Plus evening and Saturday fixtures.

Why Join ACS?

At ACS International Schools, we foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous development. You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s dedicated to helping every student thrive—not only on the court but beyond it.

Coaching is paid at an additional rate (Sports Stipend per season)

Safeguarding

ACS is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

ACS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

What We’re Looking For

LTA coaching qualification, level 3 essential, level 4 highly desirable.
Significant experience coaching tennis across all levels, minimum of 3 years.
Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience coordinating sports programmes and managing teams.
A proactive, flexible attitude with a passion for youth sport.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends as required.
Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and the values of ACS International Schools.