As a Head Coach, you will have overall responsibility for the planning, delivery and development of the club's coaching programme. You will be expected to take ownership of the coaching operation, develop strong relationships with members and local schools, attract new players and help create a vibrant tennis environment at the club.

The role will involve coaching across all levels and age groups, from beginners and juniors through to competitive players and adults.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organise and deliver a high-quality coaching programme across all ages and abilities - junior, adult, beginner to performance, and social tennis.

2. Lead junior development: mini tennis pathways, competition entry (Road to Wimbledon, County Leagues) and the annual Junior Club Tournament.

3. Design a varied school holiday programme to grow membership and sustain junior participation.

4. Continue to grow the coaching programme across all age groups, creating opportunities for new and existing members.

5. Manage, motivate and develop a team of assistant coaches, ensuring all coaching meets LTA safeguarding, equality and diversity standards.

6. Manage bookings, scheduling and member communications via the club's digital platforms, report to the committee monthly and contribute to club marketing.

7. Build strong relationships with players, parents, committee members and local schools.

8. Support club open days, social events, competitions and membership recruitment throughout the year.

Formby Tennis and Padel club is a well established and thriving tennis club in the heart of the community with over 500 members.

We offer all year-round tennis and padel on six brand new floodlit tennis courts, including a state-of-the-art LED-lit doubles padel court and singles padel court, all now open. We are a friendly and inclusive club with sessions for all ages, social play to competitive league tennis.

We are looking for an inspiring leader, on and off the court - someone with the business drive to run a successful self employed coaching practice, the organisational skills to manage a coaching team and coaching programme and the personality to become a familiar, welcoming face around the club.

Essential
* Minimum LTA Level 3 (Coach)
NB For the right person we would consider Level 2 providing they are working towards their Level 3.

* Current LTA Coach Accreditation, including valid Safeguarding, First Aid and Enhanced DBS.

* Proven experience managing coaching programmes, bookings and schedules.

* Experience delivering school age coaching programmes and holiday camps.

* Experience planning and delivering structured, engaging sessions for juniors and adults of all abilities.

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable building relationships with parents, players, coaches, committee members and in the wider tennis community.

* Confident operating as a self employed coach - managing your own administration and client relationships within club policy.

* Demonstrates a genuine passion for growing participation and creating a welcoming club environment.