JOB DESCRIPTION
To work as a self-employed coach within a team of coaches at an LTA award winning indoor tennis centre in South Devon.

We currently have a Level 5 Master Coach, leading a team of level 3,2 1 coaches, and young leaders. We are now looking for an enthusiastic level 2 coach or above, who is passionate about tennis and can become passionate about helping our centre to thrive for the whole community.

As an LTA Registered Venue with LTA Youth Recognised status, we follow the LTA coach development programmes. All our coaches must have an up-to-date LTA Accreditation and actively be engaging in LTA provided CPD or have a desire to do so.

In 2024 we were awarded the LTA Lexus Gamer Changer award for making a significant contribution to grass roots tennis.

In particular, the Centres’ inclusive programmes, such as wheelchair tennis, walking tennis, tennis for neurodiverse children, tennis for children who are home educated, tennis for mums and tots and activities for people struggling with their mental health – because these programmes have had a huge impact both on the physical and mental wellbeing of the centre’s users.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of this award-winning team, to develop as a coach as the centre grows and to become part of the local community.

ABOUT US…...

•AWARDS: LTA Registered Youth Venue Status plus the national 2024 LTA Lexus Game Changer Award

•FACILITIES: We have 4 x Indoor carpet courts, 4, Mini Red courts, 4 x Outdoor Floodlit courts, 12 x Pickleball courts and 3 x Netball courts all with an excellent viewing gallery. Licenced Bar, Café Lounge, Changing rooms plus home of DLTA County Office.

•COMPETITIONS: We host the Devon Junior County Championships, Run 2-weeklong Open Grade 3 & 4 tournaments plus multiple one-day comps & social events

•CLUB TEAMS: Plymouth & District x 5-teams, South Devon Mixed League team, Men’s & Ladies Premier League teams

An enthusiastic team player who loves working with people. If you have a passion for helping all players improve and you would like to work with a great team of like minded people, then this could be the job for you