Tennis Coach

Surrey
Reed's School
Part-time

Summary

We are seeking to appoint an LTA Accredited coach with high levels of energy and enthusiasm to assist with our adult and junior group programme. The ideal candidate will have previous experience of teaching tennis to children and will be LTA Accredited and hold either an LTA Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.

Detail

We are looking for a LTA Accredited coach who is keen to help develop our school and community programmes.

The right coach must be reliable, a team player, with a passion for tennis and have the personality, energy and ability to inspire both a young generation and drive adult enthusiasm for tennis.

The role will involve working on a part-time basis to run/assist the lead coach in delivering group coaching sessions.

The role will be offered on a self-employed basis and will report into Reed's School Enterprises.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Create a positive and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage pupils across the age range.
Plan, deliver and review appropriate coaching sessions.
Identify players' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.
Provide explanations and demonstrate accurate tennis techniques.
Develop players' all round game - including technique, tactics and footwork and identify ways to improve performance.
Evaluate sessions and provide feedback.
Regularly assess each tennis player's ability and progress and provide reports as necessary.
Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly.
Make sure safety standards are followed in sessions and undertake risk assessments.
Raise child protection issues, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Undertake such other comparable duties as RSE require from time to time.
Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible for and with whom you come into contact.

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application as soon as possible. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate present themselves.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.