This is a standout opportunity to lead tennis across Trafford - one of Greater Manchester's most vibrant and sport-loving communities. As Lead Tennis Coach you won't just deliver sessions; you'll own and grow the programme, shape its direction, and put Trafford tennis firmly on the map.

This is a role with real ambition behind it. Trafford is a growing programme with significant headroom, and we're looking for a driven Lead Coach to seize it - someone who wants to build participation, grow a team around them, and develop a thriving private lesson base of their own. With the backing, structure and progression pathways of one of the UK's largest tennis organisations, this is a genuine springboard for your career.

On-court delivery spans LTA Youth through to Adult group sessions on a weekly basis - a mixture of established sessions and new sessions you will build as the programme grows.


Key Responsibilities:

- On-court delivery: lead and deliver tennis coaching across LTA Youth Start, Tennis Express, Adult sessions and Cardio Tennis.

- Programme leadership: grow participation across Trafford and shape the direction of the programme.

- Develop school and club links to feed and grow the coaching programme.

- Lead, recruit and mentor assistant coaches as the programme expands.

- Build your own private lesson base: develop and run individual coaching on a self-employed basis alongside the group programme.

Hours & Compensation:

- Part-time lead role to start, with genuine scope to grow your hours as you build the programme.

- Group delivery typically £16-£25 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.

- Build your own private lesson base, typically £35+ per hour, with 100% of self-employed individual coaching income retained.

- Additional income available from school outreach and camps.

- Both employed and self-employed arrangements are available.

Benefits

- Retain 100% of income from self-employed individual coaching.

- 5 weeks paid holiday (for employed coaches).

- A Personal Development Plan with NTA management, plus funded CPD courses.

- Workplace perks, including cinema and supermarket discounts.

- All necessary equipment provided.

- Racket Ambassadorship with Tecnifibre.

- Adidas sponsorship, including paid clothing and 50% off all Adidas products.

Trafford Parks is part of National Tennis's parks tennis partnerships, bringing affordable, well-organised tennis to the local community across park venues in Trafford, Greater Manchester. It's a growing programme in a passionate sporting area, with huge potential - and the chance for an ambitious Lead Coach to make it their own.

National Tennis is a Community Interest Company and one of the UK's largest tennis coaching organisations, with over 100 employed coaches delivering across the country. We offer high-quality, affordable tennis across a portfolio of parks, clubs and indoor centres.

We pride ourselves on offering coaches a fantastic base to build a career. That means guaranteed and supported hours, all your equipment provided, a structured Personal Development Plan and funded CPD, and genuine progression. Many of our senior coaches and managers started out on court with us - there are clear pathways into lead coach, head coach and operational and management roles as you grow.

For an ambitious coach this is a real step up: the security and support of a national organisation, combined with the freedom to build your own private lesson base and grow your income. If you are hungry to develop, we will back you.

The successful applicant will ideally be an LTA Level 2 Accredited coach or above. Level 1 coaches who are working towards their Level 2 will also be considered. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

On-Court:

- Experience as an Accredited LTA Coach, tailoring sessions to a range of skill levels to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

- Commitment to the safety and welfare of all participants, adhering to safeguarding policies and promoting a positive, inclusive sporting environment.

Off-Court Responsibilities:

- Strong planning and leadership skills to develop and execute a long-term vision for programme growth.

- The ability to engage confidently with NTA management, schools, partners and parents.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to problem solve and lead a team.

General Skills and Qualities:

- Passion and enthusiasm for the game and a minimum of 1 year's experience delivering a range of coaching sessions.

- A strong customer service ethos and a desire to improve coaching services for all.

- A professional, reliable manner and the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team.

- A dedication to personal and professional development.

- Experience using software packages (including ClubSpark).