At Tennis NT, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone. 

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court. 

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you. 

About the role 

The Senior Tennis Coach - DITC role is based full-time at the Darwin International Tennis Centre “DITC”. The Darwin International Tennis Centre is operated by Tennis NT. At the Darwin International Tennis Centre we offer a variety of programs across all ages and skill levels including Hotshots, school tennis programs, holiday clinics, Adult Beginner and Cardio lessons and private lessons. 

In this role you will: 

• Actively involve all students on court and identify areas of player improvement.  
• Provide opportunities for student progression and skill development through a range of learning and feedback methods. 
• Have the ability to deliver quality programs and performance outcomes across a range of programs. 
• Understand the club offering, and the overall NT offering – and be able to communicate it clearly and confidently to promote tennis. 
• Proactively and positively work with the NT tennis community to grow tennis in the NT. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Prior teaching and tennis coaching experience across all ages and skill groups (preschool through to adults) 
• A Tennis Australia Trainee Coach or the commitment and ability to acquire a Junior Development Coach (level 1) qualification within 12 months 
• Senior First Aid including CPR qualification (or be willing to obtain) 
• Good knowledge of Tennis, and the Australian tennis pathway 
• Racquet gripping and stringing experience (or ability to learn)
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain) 
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis NT 

What’s to love? 

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