1. We are looking for an enthusiastic coach to join our club on a part-time basis.

2. The role includes assisting across a range of group coaching sessions, including; Tots, Reds, Oranges, Greens, juniors, adults and schools, as well as lots of opportunities for private lessons with players at our club too.

3. You will be working with children of different ages and abilities, teaching them the basics of the techniques and playing lots of fun games!

4. Additional earnings (to the above 9 hours a week) are available by running your own private training camps programme during the various school holidays and further opportunities for additional income are available through private lessons for adults and juniors, running tournaments and increasing membership.

5. We estimate total annual earnings of some £22,500 for around a total of half a week’s work.

1. Mawdesley Tennis Club is based in rural West Lancashire and has 4 outdoor Tiger Turf courts, state-of-the-art floodlighting and a respectable clubhouse. For further information please see our website Mawdesley Lawn Tennis Club / Home (lta.org.uk)

2. Our 5 senior teams play in the Southport and District summer and winter leagues whilst our older juniors compete in a local junior league.

3. This position of head coach reports to the club committee. For our junior group coaching support is available from a number of LTA Youth Tennis Leaders from amongst

How to apply

1. Please send your CV with covering letter tojulie1959austin@gmail.com or contact us for an informal chat on 07802 659031

2. We will contact candidates to discuss the role and further the application process.

3. We may ask you to take part in an 'on-court interview' coaching a player from the club whilst observed by the committee

1. Enthusiastic and ambitious

2. Excellent organisation and people skills

3. Positive and punctual

4. Growth mindset and a team player

5. Passionate about tennis and coaching

6. UK driving licence holder (local public transport infrequent)

Required:

1. LTA accredited or accredited +

2. DBS, First Aid and Safeguarding certified

Desirable:

1. Experience working with school groups

2. Experience working with variety of age groups

3. LTA Youth qualified (courses attended)