Reed's School Tennis Academy - Head Coach
We are currently looking to appoint a Head Coach for the RSTA, who will lead the coaching of tennis throughout the Academy, reporting to and working closely with the Head of Tennis and Head of Performance Tennis. This is a permanent contract across all three terms, as well as hours into the school holidays for training and competition.
The role-holder will have experience of working in a high-performance environment with a proven track record for developing players and teams. It is a fantastic opportunity to work with the school’s top tennis players and as part of a hugely experienced and well qualified coaching team. We are looking to provide the very highest level of coaching, developing the technical skills, tactical understanding and physical awareness of players to ensure continued success of all individuals within the Reed’s School Tennis Academy.
Reed’s School is one of the leading Independent Day and Boarding Schools in the country providing an education for over 800 pupils. The School is all-boys from 11-16 and has a co-educational Sixth Form. The school has an outstanding reputation for tennis and this role is vital in the continuation of that success.
The successful candidate will need to be LTA accredited to a minimum of Level 4 & ideally be working towards achieving their Level 5 Performance Coach.
On occasions, the Head Coach will be required to travel both nationally and internationally with selected players therefore full working knowledge of LTA and Reed’s School safeguarding guidelines will be required.
The role-holder will be responsible for the ensuring the highest professional standards to maintain Reed’s position at the forefront of school tennis. The role will work across all 3 terms, as well as over the school holidays in providing coaching and tournament support.
For the right candidate, this is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a small but elite team with a proven track record of success. This role will report directly to the Head of Tennis and Head of Performance Tennis through to the Director of Sport.
How to apply
Please apply through the school website by the 31st January 2025.
Link to Vacancy found here: https://www.reeds.surrey.sch.uk/621/vacancies/careers/1410/reeds-school-tennis-academy-head-coach