Tennis World Millswood is a facility offering a range of programs that combines tennis, fitness and fun. The development of grassroots through to elite level coaching programs is essential for the long-term participation objectives of Tennis World. These are to be complimented with Cardio Tennis and Social Leagues to engage players more regularly and create a positive environment. We are looking for a talented Senior Coach to join Tennis World in Adelaide (Millswood) on a casual basis (approximately 15 hours per week – with potential to increase).

About the role

Reporting to the Head Coach, Tennis World Millswood, you will:

• Aim to promote a quality and enriching coaching experience for each student, each lesson.
• Actively involve all students on court and identify areas or improvement or skill development.
• Deliver quality programs and performance outcomes across a range of Tennis World Programs (Schools Programming, Holiday Camps, Tennis Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis etc).
• Offer recommendations to support the overall wellbeing of the commercial viability of Tennis World.
• Work closely with junior coaches to grow and develop their coaching abilities.
• Maintain and improve standards of professionalism and excellence that reflect a high-performance culture.

About you

What you will bring to the role:

• Strong knowledge of best practice coaching, both in Australian & Overseas
• Proven experience working with all ages and abilities (e.g. pre-schoolers through to adults)
• Previous delivery experience within Tennis Australia program pathway is preferred
• Experience in delivering and setting up full time school-based programs is preferred
• Highly effective organisational and communication skills with the ability to be creative in program creation and implementation
• Experience in team leadership, staff management, and ability to create an inclusive environment
• Tennis Club Professional Coach Qualification (preferred)
• Tennis Australia Coach Membership and first aid certification is required
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Woking with Children Check

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
• Onsite tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found

here

. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

At Tennis, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Tennis encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.