Tennis Australia, together with the state and territory Member Associations, is the governing body for tennis in Australia. We exist to promote and enable participation in our sport from grassroots players to elite athletes - delivering inclusive programs for all ages and abilities and investing in facilities nationwide.
We’restriving to become the country's flagship tennis centre and talent hub, andwe’relooking formultipleCoach's to help us get there, joining our team at Queensland Tennis Centre on acasual basis.
Queensland Tennis Centre is one of the state's premier tennisfacilities andis set to host tennis at the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We believe tennis is a sport for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.Please note that applicants musthave full work rights to be considered for this role.
About the role
As a Senior Coach, you'll deliver high-quality coaching across a range of programs - including Hot Shots, Adult, and Junior Performance - and private lessons, with a focus on player development, participant retention, and building your own private lesson client base. You'll also support and mentor less experienced coaches to help maintain QTC's coaching standards.
In this role you will:
- Deliver high-quality coaching sessions and private lessons that prioritise long-term player development
- Understand and support individual player goals, encouraging resilience and personal growth
- Develop and grow your own private lesson client base
- Support and mentor Assistant Coaches and Coaches, sharing knowledge and best practice
- Model QTC values and professional standards to help maintain a high-performing coaching culture
- Contribute to program growth and participant retention
- Build strong relationships with players, parents and private lesson clients, addressing concerns proactively and escalating where required
- Ensure sessions are delivered with appropriate risk management and safeguarding practices
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Experience delivering high-quality tennis coaching, including private lessons
- Experience building and retaining a private lesson client base
- Advanced coaching and player development skills
- Robust relationship-building and client management skills
- Mentoring and knowledge-sharing skills
- A current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Tennis Australia Membership and Junior Development Course qualification desirable
- A driver's licence and/or first aid certificate are an advantage
What's to love?
- Career development, with a range of formal education and on-the-job training opportunities
- Tickets to the Australian Open/ Brisbane International
- Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
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.
- Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check
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