Tennis Coach (Performance)

University of Bath -Sports Development & Recreation

Fixed term

Salary:  Starting from £30,424, rising to £36,298
Closing Date:  Monday 06 May 2013
Interview Date:  To be confirmed
Reference: VH1642

The Department of Sports Development is a progressive, forward thinking department within the University of Bath. Home to the English Institute of Sport (South West) and housed principally in the Sports Training Village, TeamBath is a multi-sport environment delivering to elite athletes, staff & students of the university and the local community. The department offers a wide range of sports programmes and activities focussing on high quality service and excellent provision. Team Bath Tennis is establishing tennis provision from participation through to performance level, which includes the High Performance Academy Programme catering for some of the most talented players in the country, adult club coaching, Mini Tennis for children and a University programme.

As part of the High Performance Academy you will be required to plan and deliver the coaching programme to Britain’s top junior players. You will be required to prepare and deliver practical coaching sessions specifically designed for the level and development requirements of the players and you will be required to liaise on a regular basis with the Director of Tennis, parent physiotherapists, doctors and other support staff as required and report on players’ progress on a regular basis. You will liaise and work with the Lawn Tennis Association and maintain good working relationships with the age group captains. Your role will also require you to be responsible for the players’ welfare while in training and at competitions, travelling with and managing players at National and International events as required.

The post holder will have a high level tennis coaching qualification, extensive knowledge and experience of coaching elite tennis coaching, have excellent communication skills and be enthusiastic with a passion for developing players in the sport of tennis.

In return for a salary of £30,424 - £36,298 plus usual holiday, sickness & pension benefits, the successful candidate will be required to travel, work daytime, evening and some weekends as appropriate. A full current driving licence is essential and the successful applicant is subject to a Criminal Records Bureau Check. This post is fixed term to cover maternity leave and is available until 5 January 2014, or the earlier return of the post holder.

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