Tennis Coach

Tennis Australia

. Deliver high-quality coaching sessions and private lessons across Hot Shots, Adult, and Junior Performance programs .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeAustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced coaching and player development skills, with a focus on long-term player growth and relationship-building with clients. Proficient in mentoring and supporting other coaches while adhering to risk management and safeguarding practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tennis Coaching ExperiencePlayer Development SkillsClient Management SkillsMentoring SkillsWorking With Children Check

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Hard Skills

Tennis CoachingPrivate LessonsPlayer DevelopmentRisk ManagementSafeguarding Practices

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationResilience EncouragementKnowledge Sharing

Certifications & Qualifications

Tennis Australia MembershipJunior Development Course QualificationFirst Aid Certificate

Industry Keywords

Coaching StandardsProgram GrowthParticipant RetentionClient Base Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver high-quality coaching sessions and private lessons across Hot Shots, Adult, and Junior Performance programs
Prioritise long-term player development
Understand and support individual player goals, encouraging resilience and personal growth
Develop and grow a private lesson client base
Support and mentor Assistant Coaches and Coaches, sharing knowledge and best practice
Model QTC values and professional standards
Contribute to program growth and participant retention
Build relationships with players, parents, and private lesson clients
Address concerns proactively and escalate where required
Ensure sessions follow appropriate risk management and safeguarding practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering high-quality tennis coaching, including private lessons
Experience building and retaining a private lesson client base
Advanced coaching and player development skills
Strong relationship-building and client management skills
Mentoring and knowledge-sharing skills
A current Working with Children Check and National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Current Tennis Australia Membership and Junior Development Course qualification desirable
A driver's licence and/or first aid certificate are an advantage
Applicants must have full work rights to be considered for this role
Resume and cover letter required
Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development, with a range of formal education and on-the-job training opportunities
Tickets to the Australian Open/ Brisbane International
Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking