About this role
Millfield School is seeking a Senior Performance Tennis Coach to join our leading tennis programme. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of high-performance players within a well-established pathway, working closely with the Head of Tennis and wider coaching team.
What you will be doing
Delivering high-quality individual and squad coaching within Millfield's performance tennis pathway
Leading the development of identified performance players through individual development plans and competition programmes
Supporting the strategic development of the Year 7-13 performance pathway alongside the Head of Tennis
Providing coaching, leadership, and management to the Millfield Prep School and Millfield Senior School coaching teams, players, and parents at base and on the road
Supporting player recruitment and progression through the LTA and ITF pathways
Attending key competitions and contributing to the wider development of tennis at Millfield's performance sport programme
About You
You will be an experienced performance tennis coach with a passion for developing young athletes.
You will also have:
LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach qualification (or be working towards completion)
A proven track record of developing regional, national or international-level players
Strong knowledge of the LTA Performance Pathway and junior performance tennis
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
A willingness to support students at domestic and/or international competitions in weekends/holidays as appropriate.
A full UK driving licence
Working Hours & Salary
This is a permanent year-round position working an average of 42 hours per week, typically across Monday to Saturday but with occasional Sundays required to attend competitions and events. We offer a competitive salary.
Benefits
10 weeks annual leave to be taken outside of term time
Discounted freshly prepared lunches for just £10.30 per month
Access to excellent school facilities
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