Tennis Manager / Head of Tennis
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced tennis professional to shape the future of tennis at ISC. The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive programme for juniors and adults, from beginners and Mini Tennis through to performance players and competitive club tennis.
Key responsibilities will include:
Growing tennis membership, participation and programme revenue.
Developing junior and adult coaching programmes, including Mini Tennis for ages 3–9 and junior coaching for ages 10–18.
Building strong links with local schools and community organisations to create clear pathways into Club mem-bership.
Developing tournaments, internal competitions, social tennis and opportunities for junior and senior teams.
Leading inclusive tennis provision, including disability, wheelchair and visually impaired tennis.
Supporting, mentoring and developing the coaching team.
Working closely with Club Management, the Tennis Committee and Club Captains to deliver agreed objectives.
Managing programme performance, monitoring finances and identifying new commercial opportunities.
Based on Henley Road in Ipswich, ISC is a multi-sport club with excellent facilities, including three indoor acrylic courts, three outdoor Astroturf courts and three macadam courts covered by a dome during the winter.
It is already host to an ITF 200 tournament and other tournaments.
The Club also offers Padel, Squash, Hockey, fitness and gym facilities, and has over 1,700 members, plus active social side with bar and bar food
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a motivated and inspiring leader with excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. You will have a passion for growing participation, developing players of all abilities, building relationships and creating a welcoming club environment. Commercial awareness, experience of programme management and the ability to lead a coaching team are essential to success in the role.
Candidates must hold a minimum LTA Level 3 coaching qualification, maintain appropriate LTA registration and licensing, have suitable DBS clearance and safeguarding training, and hold relevant professional insurance. A cur-rent driving licence and access to a vehicle are also required.
Contract and Remuneration
The position is offered on a self-employed basis, with a negotiated annual retainer and the potential for a discretionary performance-related bonus linked to agreed financial and membership growth targets. Working hours will be variable and will include some evenings and weekends.
If you are passionate about tennis and have the vision, energy and leadership to take our programme forward, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
To express your interest or request further information, please send your CV, along with a brief description of why you would be a suitable candidate, to: clubsecretary@ipswichsports.co.uk