To be the lead coach of Dorset Tennis Academy’s programme in Dorchester and Wareham. The coach will run all existing sessions as well as work with the Owner/Manager of the business to create new ones, linking with LTA initiatives such as LTA Youth, Tennis Xpress and Cardio Tennis as well as others. In addition to running a full tennis programme, the coach will be able to offer individual lessons, run tournaments, sell tennis equipment and re-string rackets. There is huge potential for the coach to develop a thriving business.

Dorset Tennis Academy has been in existence for over 20 years. Our mission is to provide high quality, affordable and progressive tennis programmes across Dorset, with the aim of attracting more people to play tennis and giving the more ambitious players the opportunity to reach their full potential. We run programmes in Dorchester and Wareham, and have recently secured a 5 year contract to run the coaching programme at Poole Park. The role is based at St. Osmund’s Sports Centre, Dorchester (3 outdoor macadam courts, 2 floodlit, indoor sports hall) and Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham (3 outdoor floodlit artificial grass courts, indoor sports hall). We currently have over 180 players receiving coaching on a weekly basis across the 2 venues. Anyone can play in our coaching programme and they don’t have to be a member. We have great links with over 20 local schools in the Dorchester and Wareham areas, so there is huge potential to grow even further.

The ideal candidate for this role will be highly motivated, enthusiastic and well organised both on and off court. They should have strong communication skills and a desire to give value for money and high quality coaching sessions. They should be willing to learn and develop their coaching skills.