Programme Coordinator - Loughborough University National Tennis Academy

Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) is looking for an enthusiastic Programme Coordinator to support the operation of developing elite junior tennis players as part of the LTA’s Player Pathway. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the organisation and development of the overall LUNTA programme performance operation. The role will primarily focus on logistics, organisation, and administration of LUNTA’s training and competition schedule, but other supportive roles are included in the job description. This is a full time, open ended (subject to funding) position. It will be necessary to work outside normal 9-5 working hours, including work in the evening and at weekends at times.

Information about our programme can be found on our website (https://www.lboro.ac.uk/sport/sports/tennis/national-tennis-academy/) 

Roles and responsibilities of this exciting position are as follows:

• Support in the development of individualised weekly player training schedules whilst LUNTA players train at base at Loughborough University. This includes working with key stakeholders (LUNTA staff, players, parents, Loughborough Sport performance and facilities staff, LTA staff) to ensure that players have appropriate, organised and bespoke schedules that are communicated effectively to drive performance
• Support in the development of individualised tournament and training plans for LUNTA players. Again, this includes working with key stakeholders (LUNTA staff, players, parents, Loughborough Sport performance and facilities staff, LTA staff) to ensure that players and parents have advanced notice of their bespoke tournament schedules
• Support the LUNTA Senior Management Team (SMT) in the development of a number of key Academy processes, including development of externally facing material to help promote the Academy, and coordination of recruitment and player visits
• Support the LUNTA SMT in the administration of the Academy’s Annual Plan including helping to coordinate player and parent meetings, formatting player Individualised Development Plans (IDPs) and supporting internal player reviews

There is a great opportunity with this role to travel to both domestic and international junior and senior tennis tournaments with other members of the LUNTA staff team and our junior tennis players.

Loughborough University is committed to developing staff. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to learn within the Academy, but also utilise skills and experiences of other Loughborough Sport performance and development practitioners to grow and develop. 

Skills and Experience – what are we looking for?

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task in an open-plan office environment and on the road, and work within a fast-paced, driven environment
• Previous experience of coordinating a sports programme, or being heavily involved in a sports programme aimed at high performance
• Growth-mindset – a candidate that is looking to develop a career in performance sport/performance operations, and willing to learn
• A great team player – a candidate who enjoys and is comfortable in working with multiple stakeholders

Informal enquiries should be made to Nathan Miller – Academy Manager/Head of Performance Support at n.miller@lboro.ac.uk  

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 3rd February 2023, with interviews taking place WC 20th February 2023, specific days TBC. 

Please see this link for further details.

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