Full time Tennis Coach / Sports Coach (visa offered)

OVERVIEW/ JOB DESCRIPTION:

'HIGHLANDS TENNIS and HIGHLANDS CENTRE' is hiring a permanent full-time Tennis/ Sports Coach to start in/ around July, 2024.

ABOUT US:

Highlands Tennis/ Highlands Centre is a Sports Coaching provider and operates in Southern Highlands, NSW. Originally and predominantly a Tennis Coaching business, we are now expanding to other sports such as football (soccer), basketball, netball, hockey, gymnastics, acrobatics (circus), rugby league and rugby union, athletics.

The candidate must be a confident Tennis Coach and show enthusiasm to learn how to coach other sports and the dedication to growth and contribution. Coaches should expect to have the certainty of a weekly salary that will comfortably pay rent, groceries, etc and also an environment where he/ she will be rewarded for his/ her efforts.

Our vision is to inspire coaches to own their decisions on becoming the best versions of themselves and through their contribution create freedom and a lasting legacy. We strive to provide career opportunities for coaches dedicated to providing service of exceptional quality.

Highlands Tennis/ Highlands Centre is excited about your decision to join our coaching team and we look forward to working alongside you for many years to come. We offers a unique opportunity that will look after you and those around you while emphasizing continual learning, flexibility, meeting challenges and a desire for personal and professional development.

The position will require the candidate to relocate to the Southern Highlands. The Southern Highlands is conveniently located between Sydney and Canberra (1.5hrs south of Sydney). It is a sought-after area for people and families seeking to relocate for lifestyle purposes due to the easy way of life and beautiful country surroundings whilst maintaining convenient access to infrastructures such as shopping malls and the city. It offers a well-balanced way of life away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.
 

Compensation Package

The compensation package for the first year includes an annual salary of $60 - $70K base salary with bonuses based on performance.
 

This opportunity offers a fulfilling career in Sports Coaching, continual education, flexibility, lifestyle, and the potential for personal and professional development and growth.
 

We offer a pathway for a coach to embark on the journey of a Sponsored visa after the candidate have been working within the business for at least 6 to 9 months. 

BUSINESS NAME:

Highlands Tennis/ Highlands Centre | ABN: 29739849371

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Our Tennis Coaches have a key role in ensuring that all players continue to enjoy playing tennis and to try to encourage more players to take up tennis as a sport. 
 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role of the coach is increasingly extending beyond the tennis court, often with additional responsibilities for setting up and running programs for players i.e., including organizing competition. The Tennis Coach could therefore be required to perform a number of different roles within the coaching programs including:

Coaching and organizing players to play.

Managing the program and a team of coaches,

assistants and volunteers.

Organizing user-friendly competition.

Customer care – ensuring good relationships with parents/ players or club/ tennis facility members, being organized and well prepared for lessons, and being professional both on and off the court.

Managing the finances of the tennis programs.

Ensuring the required equipment is available for lessons i.e., slower balls, nets, smaller racquets etc.

Advertising and promoting the programs, ensuring that events are well promoted, attended and supported.

Actively contributing to growing the tennis community through participation, new programs and venues.

QUALIFICATION AND/ OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Qualifications and experience

An employee at this level has:

1. (A) Studied in a relevant field and/ or has specialist knowledge, qualifications. This includes but is not limited to:

- A Bachelor degree in Sports and/or Business Management.

- A Tennis Australia Junior Development Coaching Certification

1. (B)Worked in a relevant field and/or has specialist knowledge. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Experience working as a Tennis Coach
• More than 5 years of experience coaching players of different ages and levels
• Or the enthusiasm to undertake a career in sports and the above certifications.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Skills and competencies

• Customer service focused: committed to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face.     
• Communication: the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, varying communication style depending upon the audience.
• Attention to detail: excellent attention to detail and written skills when communicating with others, both internally and externally.
• Commerciality: ability to apply knowledge in a practical, commercial manner.
• Teamwork: willingness to assist and support others as required and get on with team members.
• Time management/organisation: accomplish objectives effectively within time frame given, and carry out administrative duties within portfolio in an efficient and timely manner.

Personal attributes

• Professional approach.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident manner.
• Positive approach to change.

PREFERRED START DATE:

July 2024

APPLY
Click on the link below to apply: https://www.highlandstennis.com.au/career