To deliver sessions and assist the Tennis Manager in expanding the Newport LIVE Tennis Programme. The Tennis Instructor should be organised and have good communication skills. The successful candidate should have a passion for tennis and will be expected to work with players of all ages and abilities.

Newport Live is an award winning not for profit sport, leisure and cultural trust; and registered UK Charity with an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that ‘inspire people to be happier and healthier’.

Tennis Instructor (Level 2) – PERSON SPECIFICATION


AreaEssentialDesirable
Qualifications
1.1Hold a current Lawn Tennis Association Level 2 Qualification (C)
1.2Hold Current LTA Accreditation (C)
1.3Possess a knowledge of the LTA Youth development pathway and competition environments (Cardio Tennis, Tennis Xpress and Touch Tennis qualification/training) (A,I)
1.4LTA Youth Start Training (A)
1.5Hold Current Emergency First aid Certificate (A,C)
1.6Working with people with a disability in a sporting programme (I)

1.7LTA Youth Programme Training (A)

1.8LTA Youth Compete Training (A)

1.9Other UKCC sports qualifications (A,C)


Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
2.1Possess excellent communication skills, verbally and written with colleagues, young people, and partner agencies (A,I)

2.2Possess excellent time management and organisational skills (A.I)

2.3Possess a customer focused approach (A,I)

2.4Ability to work on own initiative (I/T)

2.5Ability to work with young people from varying backgrounds and with children/adults with specific needs (I)

2.6Knowledge of tennis guidelines/standards (I)

2.7Welsh speaking (A)

Experience
3.1Experience of interacting with adults and young people and young people in a busy customer service environment (A,I)

3.2Experience of working with adults and young people in a Tennis environment (A,I)

3.3Experience of delivering Beginner and Intermediate coaching levels (A)

3.4Experience of event and competition organisation (A.I)

3.5Experience of working in a Tennis Environment and coaching team (A)

3.6Experience of promotion, sales and marketing of Tennis or sporting programmes (A)

3.7Experiences of leading individual/hitting coaching lessons. (A)





Personal Attributes
4.1 Self-motivated and punctual (I)

4.2 Patience and understanding whilst working with all pupils including children/adults/groups with specific needs (I/T)

4.3 Display a professional attitude in approaching challenges in the workplace (I)

4.4Be able to show commitment to continuous personal development and willingness to continue training. (I)

4.5Able to work to tight deadlines and under pressure (A)

4.6Demonstrate high standards of personal appearance and maintenance of a clean working environment (A)
4.7 Be physically able to undertake full duties of the role (T)

Other
5.1 Ability to work flexibly including mornings, daytimes, evenings and weekends (A)

5.2 Understanding and demonstrate a willingness to promote positively the Equal Opportunities Policy of Newport Live (I)


Method of assessment (* M.O.A.)

A: Application form (including shortlisting)
C: Certificate
E: Exercise
I: Interview
P: Presentation
T: Test
AC: Assessment Centre