This is an exciting part-time leadership role delivering and growing tennis across our parks venues in Havant. Starting with a core block of group delivery, the role offers the opportunity to build additional hours of individual coaching and to grow the programme over time.

On-court delivery consists of LTA Youth through to Adult group sessions on a weekly basis - a mixture of established sessions and new sessions you will help develop. As National Tennis operates multiple sites within travelling distance, there is scope to grow your hours across the wider portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead delivery in Havant and can run a self-employed coaching business alongside the group programme.

Key Responsibilities:

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

- Programme leadership: grow participation in Havant and develop school and club links.

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

Hours & Compensation:

- Part-time role, starting with a core block of group delivery plus the opportunity to add hours as the programme grows.

- 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.

Havant Parks is part of National Tennis's parks tennis partnerships across Hampshire, bringing affordable, well-organised tennis to the local community across council park venues. We offer expert organisation and a welcoming, inclusive environment for players of all ages and abilities.

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

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

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

General Skills and Qualities:

- Passion and enthusiasm for the game and a minimum of 1 year's experience delivering a wide 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).