Trafford Parks Tennis Coach
This is an exciting part-time tennis coaching role delivering across our parks venues in
Trafford. Starting with a core block of group delivery, the role offers the opportunity to build
additional hours of individual coaching as the programme grows.
On-court delivery consists of LTA Youth through to Adult group sessions on a weekly basis
— a mixture of established sessions and new sessions you will help develop. As the
programme expands, there is real scope to grow your hours.
The successful candidate will deliver high-quality group coaching and can run a self employed coaching business alongside the programme.
Key Responsibilities:
• On-court delivery: deliver tennis coaching across LTA Youth Start, Tennis Express,
Adult sessions and Cardio Tennis.
• Develop school and club links to help grow the coaching programme.
• Build your own private lesson base: develop and run individual coaching on a selfemployed basis alongside the group programme.
Hours & Compensation:
• Part-time role, starting with a core block of group delivery plus the opportunity to add
hours as the programme grows.
• Group delivery typically £16–£25 per hour, dependent on qualifications and
experience.
• Build your own private lesson base, typically £35+ per hour, with 100% of selfemployed individual coaching income retained.
• Additional income available from school outreach and camps.
• Both employed and self-employed arrangements are available.
Benefits
• Retain 100% of income from self-employed individual coaching.
• 5 weeks paid holiday (for employed coaches).
• A Personal Development Plan with NTA management, plus funded CPD courses.
• Workplace perks, including cinema and supermarket discounts.
• All necessary equipment provided.
• Racket Ambassadorship with Tecnifibre.
• Adidas sponsorship, including paid clothing and 50% off all Adidas products.
Trafford Parks is part of National Tennis's parks tennis partnerships, bringing affordable, well-organised tennis to the local community across park venues in Trafford, Greater Manchester. We offer expert organisation and a welcoming, inclusive environment for players of all ages and abilities.
National Tennis is a Community Interest Company and one of the UK's largest tennis coaching organisations, with over 100 employed coaches delivering across the country. We offer high-quality, affordable tennis across a portfolio of parks, clubs and indoor centres.
We pride ourselves on offering coaches a fantastic base to build a career. That means guaranteed and supported hours, all your equipment provided, a structured Personal Development Plan and funded CPD, and genuine progression. Many of our senior coaches and managers started out on court with us — there are clear pathways into lead coach, head coach and operational and management roles as you grow.
For an ambitious coach this is a real step up: the security and support of a national
organisation, combined with the freedom to build your own private lesson base and grow your income. If you are hungry to develop, we will back you.
| The successful applicant will ideally be an LTA Level 2 Accredited coach or above. Level 1 coaches who are working towards their Level 2 will also be considered. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: On-Court: • Experience as an Accredited LTA Coach, tailoring sessions to a range of skill levels to create a dynamic and engaging learning environment. • Commitment to the safety and welfare of all participants, adhering to safeguarding policies and promoting a positive, inclusive sporting environment. Off-Court Responsibilities: • Good organisation and planning skills to support programme growth. • The ability to engage with NTA management, schools, partners and parents. • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to problem solve. General Skills and Qualities: • Passion and enthusiasm for the game and a minimum of 1 year's experience delivering a range of coaching sessions. • A strong customer service ethos and a desire to improve coaching services for all. • A professional, reliable manner and the ability to work both on your own initiative and as part of a team. • A dedication to personal and professional development. • Experience using software packages (including ClubSpark). |
How to apply
To apply, please complete our online job application form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/1Zj6rz0hpY
Have a question before you apply? Email us at hello@nationaltennis.org.uk and a member of the team will be happy to help.