Tennis Australia

Senior Tennis Coach

Tennis World - Millswood Tennis Centre

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  • Millswood South Australia Australia
  • Casual
2 May 2025
Applications 0

Description

Tennis is part of Australia’s cultural heritage; it contributes to the social cohesiveness of our communities and provides a safe, healthy, and social environment for Australians of all ages and abilities. At Tennis Australia (TA) we are passionate about what we do, and we have ambitious plans for how we can continue to grow our game and the positive impact it can have on society.

About the role

Step into a career where your passion for tennis meets purpose – Tennis World Millswood is more than just a place to coach, it’s where coaches thrive. With twelve outdoor hard courts, a strong community of players of all levels, and a supportive, professional environment, Tennis World offers you the opportunity to grow your skills, inspire athletes, and be part of one of Adelaide’s leading tennis destinations.  We're currently looking for a Senior Tennis Coach to join our team on a casual basis (approx. 10-15 hours Monday to Thursday).

Reporting to the Head Coach, Tennis World Millswood, you will:

  • Aim to promote a quality and enriching coaching experience for each student, each lesson.
  • Actively involve all students on court and identify areas or improvement or skill development.
  • Deliver quality programs and performance outcomes across a range of Tennis World Programs (Schools Programming, Holiday Camps, Tennis Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis etc).
  • Offer recommendations to support the overall wellbeing of the commercial viability of Tennis World.
  • Work closely with junior coaches to grow and develop their coaching abilities.
  • Maintain and improve standards of professionalism and excellence that reflect a high-performance culture.

About you

With a passion for tennis and a strong desire to contribute to the growth of our game, you will possess significant experience coaching players of all ages and abilities.

Additionally, you will bring:

  • Tennis Australia Junior Development qualification OR be willing to obtain
  • Strong knowledge of best practice coaching, both Australian & international
  • Proven experience working with all ages and abilities (e.g. pre-schoolers through to adults)
  • Highly effective organisational and communication skills with the ability to be creative in program creation and implementation
  • Experience in team leadership and the ability to create an inclusive environment
  • Must hold or be willing to obtain Tennis Australia Coach Membership and first aid certification
  • You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Woking with Children Check

What’s in it for you?

  • Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
  • Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
  • Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!  You can find a copy of the position description here.  Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

Tennis is a sport that is open for all and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.

Essential Requirements

  • National Police / Criminal History Check
  • Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check

Desirable Criteria

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