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SalaryTo help us achieve our plan we are looking for a Centre Manager - Head Coach based out of the Darwin International Tennis Centre to join our team at Tennis NT and contribute to the growth of tennis across the territory.
About the role
The Darwin International Tennis Centre "DITC" is the home of major tennis events in the NT. The Centre Manager - Head Coach is accountable for the day-to-day operation of the tennis facility, all coaching at the facility as well as successful operation of the canteen, the pro shop, and management of all associated staff.
The purpose of this role is to increase participation numbers and improve the playing standard at the venue and across the NT - particularly in greater Darwin. Through this role you will support and advocate for pathways into all affiliated clubs and coach businesses that grow the ranks of tennis players, coaches, officials, and volunteers.
You will make tennis a fun game to try and the Darwin International Tennis Centre a great place to be by helping people make connections socially, celebrating success, and by being a warm and welcoming presence within a close-knit regional environment.
Reporting into the CEO - Tennis NT, in this role you will:
Plan: Collaborate with Tennis NT to develop and document plans that provide a strategic direction and vision for the Darwin International Tennis Centre
Coach: Develop and deliver quality Tennis coaching programs and pathways
Service Delivery: Oversee the front of house operations including Pro Shop and Cafe ensuring and friendly and safe environment for customers
Tennis Products & Programs: Administration and management of pathways including school, junior and adult etc.
Staff Management: Select, engage, train and retain team members
About you
What you will bring to the role:
-Excellent operational skills including on court coaching skills
-Previous experience in sales and merchandising, as well as in retail management across sporting equipment
-Great organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, plan work programs and meet deadlines
-Previous experience managing, leading and motivating a team
-Previous point of sale and cash handling experience
-A Tennis Australia Club Pro Coach Tennis Coaching qualification, or equivalent, would be beneficial
-A current Responsible Serving of Alcohol certificate
-You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
-The Darwin International Tennis Centre is the home of NT's biggest tennis events, a coach with an interest in events, and leveraging events to grow the profile of tennis, is well-suited to the role.
The Centre Manager - Head Coach is an employee of Tennis NT. You will always consider the overall interests of tennis across the NT and operate in a way that benefits all member clubs and centres. This includes but is not limited to activity such as: cross-promotion of other member clubs, their activities and programs; promoting all member clubs while in any educational setting, and generally as directed by Tennis NT.
What's to love?
-Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
-Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
-Flexible working practices & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
To Apply
If this opportunity sounds like a great opportunity for you, and your strengths and qualifications meet most of the requirements for this role, we encourage you to apply. A copy of the position description can be found at our website - tennis.com.au. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.
Tennis is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.
At Tennis, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Tennis encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.
