Ascham School is an independent girls' school without religious affiliation, located in Edgecliff, Sydney. Educating girls from Prep to Year 12, with boarding at the heart of School life since ****. Ascham is proudly the only Dalton Plan school in Australia. Its principles of independence, collaboration, responsibility and reflection shape every girl's learning, with small classes and teachers who have their own classrooms. Ascham is a school known for its exceptional academic program, inclusivity and inspiring environment for day and boarding students.

We value staff who demonstrate a positive, proactive approach to their work and have a willingness to participate in the life of the school. We look for energetic, dedicated and capable staff who are full of ideas; embrace a fast-paced environment; and demonstrate initiative, empathy and professionalism to help the school achieve its strategic objectives.

Job Description

We are seeking a full-time, permanent
Head Coach of Tennis
to lead and grow an engaging and inclusive tennis program at Ascham. Working year-round, including term breaks, you will lead our IGSA and Junior IGSA Team Tennis programs and deliver coaching and development opportunities for students and the wider Ascham community.

If you are an inspiring tennis professional ready to take Ascham Tennis to the next level and help players of all ages and abilities thrive, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Will Do





Lead and grow Ascham Tennis, delivering an engaging, inclusive and high-performing program for all ages and abilities.

Plan and deliver the Tennis program, including trials, training, competitions, fixtures and player development.

Recruit, lead and mentor a high-quality coaching team, fostering excellence, wellbeing and continuous improvement.

Support student-athletes to thrive, building participation, performance, leadership and sportsmanship.

Collaborate with the Sports team and key stakeholders to continually improve the program and maintain high standards of safety and delivery.

What You Will Bring

A Development Level Tennis Coaching qualification, or willingness to obtain.

Demonstrated youth tennis coaching experience, ideally across players aged 4–18 years.

Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to develop and motivate a coaching team.

Excellent organisation, communication and stakeholder management skills, with strong attention to detail.

A proactive, collaborative and professional approach, with a passion for student development and school sport.

A robust commitment to child safety and student wellbeing, with current First Aid/CPR certification and Working with Children clearance.

Demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

📌 Head Coach Of Tennis (Sydney)
🏢 Ascham School
📍 Sydney