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SA594 - Head Tennis Coach

SA594 - Head Tennis Coach

Sport Aberdeen wish to appoint a tennis professional to operate as Aberdeen Tennis Centre Head Coach. We are looking for a professional, fun and dynamic individual to deliver our mini, junior and adult tennis programmes, focusing on participation and inclusion.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering on court tennis coaching as well as Head Coach off court duties. The on court / off court working ratio will be 25:5 hours per week (at 30 hr contract) or 30:7 hours per week (at 37 hr contract).

Summary of Head Coach Duties include:

  • Deliver high quality tennis coaching within the Sport Aberdeen, ‘Aberdeen Tennis Academy’ programme at Aberdeen Tennis Centre;
  • The Head Coach will be responsible for mentoring and advising Assistant Tennis Coaches and other members of the coaching team who are recently qualified.
  • Promote, and be involved in the running of Sport Aberdeen tennis tournaments and competition programme.
  • Undertake limited administrative duties. Such as support the operation of Aberdeen Tennis Academy player progression and shifts in line with LTA framework
  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that rewards success.  In addition, you will have the opportunity to increase earning potential by delivering private coaching on an enhanced rate of pay at £26.25 per hour.

Job Code:

SA594

Post:

Head Tennis Coach

Location:

Aberdeen Tennis Centre

Position available:

Full time – 30-37 hours per week + opportunity to increase hours with Private Coaching at an enhanced rate.

Duration:

Permanent

Salary:

£33,650 [or pro rata]

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

If you have any specific questions about the role, please contact Matt Kerswell at MKerswell@sportaberdeen.co.uk

Closing date for Applications:

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th  October 2024 at 12pm noon

How to apply:

Click Here for an Application Form

Click Here for an Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions Form

Please note that BOTH the application and Equal Opportunities and Criminal Convictions forms MUST be submitted for your application to be considered.