We are looking for an experienced Sports Development Officer to grow tennis participation, strengthen our club, school and community partnerships, and coordinate programs that support long‐term player development.
Reporting to the Director, you will increase access to ML Tennis programs and improve the quality, coordination and performance of our participation and development programs.
This is a full‐time role based in Melbourne.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Sports Development Officer to grow tennis participation, strengthen our club, school and community partnerships, and coordinate programs that support long‐term player development.
Reporting to the Director, you will increase access to ML Tennis programs and improve the quality, coordination and performance of our participation and development programs.
This is a full‐time role based in Melbourne.
About ML Tennis
We are one of Australia's leading tennis coaching providers and a recognised Tennis Australia National Talent Hub.
We deliver programs through clubs, schools and community partnerships across Melbourne, supporting children, juniors and adults, from introduction to competitive player development.
Our values are Vision, Respect, Accountability, Resilience and Continuous Improvement, and they are reflected in all our programs and operations.
What you'll do
Assess participation trends, community needs and feedback to identify opportunities to develop tennis programs
Plan, implement and evaluate school, club and community tennis initiatives that increase participation
Develop partnerships with tennis clubs, schools, Tennis Australia, sporting bodies, councils and community organisations




Improve access to tennis for participants of all ages, abilities and backgrounds
Coordinate school clinics, grassroots programs, holiday programs, development camps and community tennis events
Support clear pathways between introductory tennis, club programs and competitive play
Coordinate program schedules, venues, equipment and staffing in consultation with the Director and coaching team
Provide guidance, resources and practical support to coaches and staff delivering participation and development programs
Deliver coaching clinics and development activities
Assist with talent identification activities and connect participants with appropriate development opportunities
Prepare program budgets, monitor expenditure and assist with funding applications
Maintain participation records and prepare reports on enrolments, retention, participant feedback and program outcomes
Promote programs and communicate effectively with families, schools and partner organisations
Apply child safeguarding, workplace safety and risk management procedures across programs and events
About you
A relevant qualification in sports development, sports and recreation, sports management, or sports coaching and administration, or at least three years of relevant experience demonstrating equivalent skills
Demonstrated experience planning,



coordinating and evaluating sports participation or development programs
Knowledge of tennis participation pathways and long‐term player development
Experience working with clubs, schools, community organisations or sporting bodies
Solid communication and relationship management skills, and the ability to work effectively with children, parents, coaches and stakeholders
Strong organisational skills and experience coordinating schedules, resources, budgets and program records
A commitment to inclusivity, child safety and professional conduct
A current Victorian Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain one before starting work
Current First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it before starting work
Capacity to travel between ML Tennis venues and partner schools
Availability that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends and school holidays
Desirable
Tennis Australia coaching accreditation, membership or a recognised equivalent
Experience developing school tennis programs and community partnerships
Experience preparing funding applications and reporting on funded programs
Experience supporting coaches, teachers or volunteers through training and professional development
What we offer
A full‐time position contributing to the growth and development of tennis across all ML Tennis programs
Salary plus superannuation
A Wilson team package
Opportunities for professional development and collaboration with an experienced coaching team
Direct involvement in developing school, club and community tennis initiatives
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📌 Sports Development Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 ML Tennis
📍 Melbourne