Working closely with the SU’s Student Tennis Club, this individual will be the primary driver of the student tennis experience at the University of Bath. Acting as the programme’s “front of house” presence, the postholder will combine hands on coaching, team management, student engagement, and operational coordination to ensure both our BUCS teams and broader student club continue to thrive. This is a new role designed to strengthen the delivery, visibility, and ambition of our university tennis offer.

Working within a high performance environment—and alongside a team of expert coaches—the postholder will build strong relationships with students, The SU, and the Student Club Tennis Committee. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the wider tennis programme as required.

This new position is set to elevate the student experience, professionalise programme delivery, and ensure Team Bath Tennis remains aligned with the latest LTA performance standards.

Roles & Responsibilities

1.BUCS Player Management & Team Coaching

As BUCS Tennis Coach, working closely with the student club committee, the postholder will take full responsibility for the operational, administrative, and performance management of all University of Bath BUCS tennis teams. This includes full coordination of weekly fixtures, supporting players throughout the season, and ensuring the programme meets all BUCS regulations and performance expectations.

Key areas include:
•Player Recruitment & Selection
•Season Planning & Squad Administration
•Matchday Operations & Logistics
•Communication & Player Support
•Performance Oversight & Behavioural Standard

2.LTA Strategic Partnership & Long-Term Vision

The LTA University Tennis Coordinator (UTC) plays a central role in aligning university tennis programmes with the LTA’s long term vision for growing the sport within higher education. By working collaboratively with the LTA, the UTC will help deliver strategic priorities such as increasing student participation, strengthening workforce development and supporting performance pathways. Key KPIs may include participation growth, programme sustainability, enhanced competitive opportunities, and improved player experience. Through consistent communication, shared planning, and data driven evaluation, the UTC and LTA will work together to embed a long term strategy that ensures tennis thrives as a core part of university sport, developing both the game and its future leaders.

3.Tennis Committee Liaison

The postholder will act as the main link between Team Bath Tennis and the Students’ Union Tennis Committee, ensuring strong collaboration, clear communication, and alignment across all student led tennis activity.

Responsibilities include:
•Regular Meetings & Communication
• Professional Standards
•Building a Positive, Collaborative Culture

4.Student Coaching Team (SCT)
Supported by the Head of Club Coaching, the postholder is responsible for engaging and motivating a team of qualified student coaches. As leader of the Student Coaching Team, the postholder will manage, mentor, and grow a motivated volunteer coaching workforce that supports club sessions, engagement events, and student development.

Key areas include:
•Recruitment & Onboarding
•Training & Mentoring with the aid of Team Bath Coaches
•Scheduling & Oversight

5.Student Club Coaching Courses

The postholder will take ownership of the delivery, visibility, and growth of the student club coaching programme.

Responsibilities include:
•Quality coaching for non-BUCS players
•Session Leadership & Delivery
•Marketing & Engagement via SU and Student Channels
•Monitoring Participation & Collecting Feedback
•Creating a Positive, Inclusive Environment

Programme Overview – Team Bath Tennis & The University of Bath
Team Bath Tennis is one of the UK’s leading integrated tennis programmes, offering a complete pathway for players of all ages and abilities within a single, connected performance environment. Based at the University of Bath, the programme brings together recreational players, ambitious student athletes, developing juniors, and elite performers under a coordinated structure designed to deliver excellence, community, and competitive success.

Core features include:
•A Complete Player Pathway – from Mini Tennis and club coaching to academy, university performance squads, and international competition.

•A Dual Performance Environment – blending the University’s elite sport culture with a thriving community club, supported by world class facilities and coaching expertise.

•Highly Qualified Coaching & Leadership – covering performance, development, participation, S&C, and programme operations.

•A Commitment to Inclusion & Growth – making tennis accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for players at every level.

Team Bath Tennis continues to grow as a model programme—balancing professionalism, pathway clarity, and an athlete centred ethos to serve its university, community, and performance audiences with equal strength.

Recent graduate, experienced competitor, level 2/3 coach, organised and fantastic people management skills.