Job Title: Part-time Tennis Coach (Term Time Only)

Reports to:  Head of Rackets

Location: King’s School Bruton, Somerset

King’s Bruton is an HMC co-educational boarding and day school of 370 pupils aged 13–18, located in the historic town of Bruton, Somerset.

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Role purpose

The Part-time Tennis Coach will deliver high-quality coaching to pupils across the school, developing their technical skills, tactical understanding and enjoyment of tennis, and supporting the wider games and co-curricular programme on a term-time only basis.

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Key duties and responsibilities

Plan, deliver and review engaging tennis coaching sessions for pupils of varying ages and abilities.

Coach for three days per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday), approximately 5–6 hours per day, including games afternoons, after-school sessions and fixtures as required (term time only).

Develop players’ technical and tactical skills, footwork, fitness and match-play awareness.

Create a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment that promotes effort, enjoyment and good sportsmanship.

Support the organisation and delivery of internal competitions, inter-school fixtures, tennis festivals and holiday programmes where required.

Work collaboratively with PE staff and other coaches to align coaching content with the school’s sports development aims.

Monitor pupil progress, provide constructive feedback and encourage pupils to set and work towards appropriate goals.

Ensure all equipment and facilities used are safe, set up appropriately and left in good order after sessions.

Adhere at all times to school safeguarding, health and safety and risk assessment procedures.

Represent the school professionally, maintaining excellent communication with staff, pupils and (where appropriate) parents.


Experience

Proven experience of coaching children and young people in tennis.

Experience of coaching within a school or club environment; independent school experience is desirable but not essential.

Skills and attributes

Strong technical and tactical knowledge of tennis.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an approachable and supportive manner.

Ability to motivate, enthuse and inspire young players of differing abilities.

Well organised, reliable and punctual, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Commitment to promoting the values of fair play, respect and participation in sport.

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Hours and remuneration

Term time only, three days per week: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday (5–6 hours per day).

A competitive hourly or sessional rate will be offered, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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Safeguarding

King’s School Bruton is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.

https://www.kingsbruton.com/

Person specification

Qualifications and training

LTA Level 2 or Level 3 Accredited / Accredited+ Tennis Coach (essential).

Valid LTA accreditation and up-to-date safeguarding training (essential).

First Aid qualification (desirable).