The Head Coach will be working closely with the Tennis Manager responsible for leading, developing and delivering a high quality tennis coaching programme for junior and adult members with our existing team of experienced coaches. They will be a positive role model who creates a fun, safe and engaging coaching environment . 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 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 players of all ages and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

*Work with the Tennis Manager to develop the existing coaching programme that has over 450 players per week, to ensure a structured and inclusive coaching programme across all age groups and abilities
*Inspire, lead and mentor the coaches, assistant coaches and volunteers, providing supervision, training and ensure coaching standards are met
*Plan, organise and run on court sessions, providing a clear pathway for player development feeding into the county programme
*Work with the Tennis Manager to help develop the existing competition programme
*Manage players competition schedules and assist with league team selections
*Ensure compliance with risk management, safeguarding, health and safety, accreditation / licensing requirements (e.g. qualifications, DBS/clearance checks)
*Attend and coach at matches / tournaments
*Plan a diary of events with the Tennis Manager. Holiday & invitation camps, competitions/tournaments
*Arrange and lead regular meetings with coaches to discuss player movement within groups
*Be a highly visible and a key figurehead within the Club.
*Arrange and lead parents meetings
*Set goals for individual players and teams, monitor progress and provide regular feedback
*Liaise with parents, players, schools, club members, university students regarding development pathways, performance programme opportunities and feedback
*Contribute to the strategic growth of the tennis programme, membership growth, retention, new programmes (holiday camps,clinics, adult programmes)
*Maintain records of attendance, player performance, programme metrics and provide reports to management or committees
*Work collaboratively with other staff/administrative personnel and external partners
*Promote good sportsmanship, positive culture, and develop players not only athletically but in character/spirit
*Attend committee meetings and AGM. To prepare reports for committee throughout the year

Cambridge Lawn Tennis Club (CLTC) is located in the heart of the beautiful city of Cambridge. It is a welcoming and friendly community-based not-for-profit, inclusive club, committed to making tennis available to all ages, abilities and social groups in and around the Cambridge area. CLTC is the largest outdoor club in Cambridgeshire with 16 courts, 11 of which are floodlit. There are over 900 members, many actively participating in our very successful coaching programme with junior pathways to county training and more than 100 adults competing regularly in the internal singles league as well as numerous league teams that compete all year round from ages 8 to 60+. Please visit our website www.cambridgeltc.com for more information about the club.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Appropriate coaching qualification(s): LTA Senior or Master Performance Coach, Accredited + (Level 4 or 5)
*Proven experience as a coach ( ideally as a head or lead coach) of a programme in a club setting
*Strong knowledge of tennis technique, tactics, training methods, competition formats and player development
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to engage with players, parents, staff and members
*Organisational ability to plan and schedule sessions, managing staff and resources
*Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and diversity, fairplay and fostering a positive sporting culture
*To always be prepared to work collaboratively and be good at sharing best practice ideas with others
*Be comfortable challenging groups or individuals to ensure high levels of work
*Experienced in talent development pathways (e.g. developing junior players to competition levels)
*Experienced in running holiday camps, adult programmes or outreach into schools/community
*Administrative skills to include budgeting, reporting, using the LTA Clubspark software
*Ability to contribute to marketing, social media and membership growth initiatives
*Experience with facility management
*Works openly and honestly in the best interest of the team
*Hard working and driven to succeed and achieve our mission
*IT literate with excellent written, verbal communication skills
*Performance targets may include participation growth, retention rates, competition results or programme KPI’s

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

*On-court outdoor coaching year round
*Must work one day during the weekend
*The ability to travel to matches/competitions may be required
*High playing standard preferable for participating in team tennis

Salary & Benefits
A competitive salary and benefit package will be set depending on the successful applicants experience