Tennis Coach Development Pathway – Level 1 / Level 2 Coach
Chorleywood Lawn Tennis Coaching is looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Level 1 or Level 2 coach who wants to develop their coaching career.
This is a paid development role offering regular mentoring, practical experience across junior and adult programmes, and a clear pathway from assisting and co-coaching into leading sessions independently.
We’re looking for someone with a good level of tennis playing experience, a positive attitude and a genuine interest in coaching long term.
Hours available:
- Level 1: around 3 hours per week initially, with scope to build
- Level 2: around 7–10 hours per week initially, with scope to build
Applicants must be aged 18+, hold or be booked onto an LTA Level 1 or Level 2 qualification, and be available for weekday afternoons/evenings.
Coaches are responsible for funding their own LTA qualifications.
Pay:
- Level 1 – from £14/hour
- Level 2 – from £20/hour
- Experienced Level 2 / Level 3 – up to £25/hour
There is genuine scope to increase hours, responsibility and progress into a permanent role within the programme.
Location: Chorleywood Lawn Tennis Club, Hertfordshire
Chorleywood Lawn Tennis Club is a thriving and rapidly developing community tennis club in Hertfordshire, with six floodlit courts and a busy programme serving juniors and adults of all ages and abilities.
The coaching programme is powered by BR Tennis and led by the club’s Head Coach / Director of Tennis, with a strong focus on player development, high-quality coaching and creating clear pathways for both players and coaches.
The programme has grown significantly and now offers a wide range of junior, performance and adult coaching opportunities throughout the week. As the programme continues to expand, we are investing in developing the next generation of coaches through structured mentoring, practical experience and genuine opportunities to build hours, responsibility and a long-term coaching career.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Aged 18+
- Enthusiastic, reliable and positive
- Keen to learn and develop as a coach
- Open to modern, player-centred coaching methods
- Comfortable receiving feedback and trying new ideas on court
- Willing to work as part of a wider coaching team
- Happy to attend regular coach meetings and contribute to programme development
- Confident working with both children and adults
- Passionate about tennis and helping players improve
- Professional, punctual and dependable
A good level of tennis playing experience is essential. Previous coaching or assisting experience is desirable but not essential.
How to apply
Please apply with a short cover letter outlining your tennis playing and/or coaching experience, current LTA qualification level, availability and why you would like to join the Coach Development Pathway.
Only a limited number of coaches will be accepted onto this paid apprenticeship-style pathway, so we encourage applicants to put their best foot forward and tell us what they could bring to the programme.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an informal chat and an opportunity to meet at the club.
Please email your application to:
Coaching@chorleywoodtennis.com
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