Level 2 Assistant Coach - Exeter Tennis Centre, Devon
Rate of Pay
£17,764/yr
Job Description
You will be instrumental in increasing tennis participation by developing links and networks to provide more opportunities for people within tennis. You will also look to build positive links with Active Devon, local schools, LTA etc to support the growth of tennis. You will support the University with communications to customers and building a good rapport with them. You will help organise and develop key events as well as running promotional opportunities to develop participation. This will role will also allow you develop your coaching skills and provide on court coaching for our customers on our development programme.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead on increasing tennis participation for all
Develop more opportunities for customers to increase participation
Enhance the tennis experience for all whilst at the University
Link with other departments within the University to develop effective communications and opportunities for staff/students to access tennis or the facilities
Support and organise school festivals, promotional days and events
Oversee and run our holiday tennis camps
Deliver on court coaching to our customers and programme
To help with customer enquiries that may arise.
Training and Development opportunities
Develop coaching skills to a level 2 or 3 LTA qualifications. Internal coach mentoring from more senior coaches and access to University internal courses.
Overview of Venue
University of Exeter is a Russell Group University with the largest student tennis club in the country. With 10 indoor and 2 outdoors courts is a great facility for tennis and student development. Based in the heart of Exeter it has easy commutable links with just being off the M5 and 10mins for the train station. At Exeter we strive for Excellence and support 'Tennis for Life'
Person specification
Qualifications
Degree relating to Sport - will consider a non-sport degree if can show that they have a wealth of experience in this industry
Minimum of LTA level 2 tennis assistant qualification
Valid DBS and first aid
Personal Qualities and Attributes
Personality that engages people - good communication skills
Dependable and reliable
Good organisation skills
Can work to targets and capable of following procedures
Motivated member of a team
Skills
Has energy and excitement in wanting to develop tennis participation
Adaptable and can learn tasks quickly
Professional and effective communication skills
Has experience of working with children
A good understanding of tennis at all levels
Tennis coaching experience
Good communication skills
Good at developing and building relationships
Working as part of a team
Highly organised
Flexible approach to work and able to work evenings and weekends
IT literate
Developing new ideas
Specialist Knowledge
A good understanding of tennis
Organising and promoting events
Developing communication
Building good relationships
Other Requirements
Graduate of a UK University within the last 3 years.
Right to work in the UK for the duration of the internship.
How to Apply
Please apply online through the University of Exeter website
