Description:
Vida Tennis is seeking a senior coach with experience in delivering high-performance programs to join our team at the Altona Tennis Club and Power St Williamstown. Vida is a culture-driven team that places high importance on having a passion for coaching and a desire to continue to improve our delivery of tennis both on and off the court. We have five values that underpin what we do; Fun & Passion, Teamwork, Personal Mastery, Exceptional Experiences and Community. Our vision is to create life opportunities for each individual through the sport of tennis. This is not just for players, but coaches as well, and as such, we are seeking someone who wants tennis as a career.The on-court coaching hours will be primarily in Performance, both private and squads. There may be other coaching hours within the Hot Shots group lessons, adult sessions, and squad programs (green ball and hard ball), but the focus of the role is developing aspirational players.
To succeed in this position, you will need to be a Tennis Australia Coach Member, have a current Working With Children’s Check and it is preferable you have a Development Qualification or Club Professional qualification but this is not essential, as well as the following knowledge, skills and attributes:
- A passion for tennis and for working with children
- Alignment with the Vida Tennis values
- The ability to develop and build strong professional relationships with the Vida Team, students, parents, club members and the tennis community.
- Well organised and love of learning and growing your knowledge
- Show initiative and creativity
Other benefits include personal development, education, gym membership and apparel. There will be an onboarding program to help set you up for success.
If you think we would be a great fit for each other and want to be part of our team, then please apply with your past experience, vision for your coaching future, references and why you think we would be a good fit for each other.
Please be aware that only applications from candidates with a right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.