DCA / CCA Coaches
We are always interested in hearing from appropriately qualified coaches with an interest in the following areas:
- Schools
- Mini Tennis
- Community Outreach
- Performance Development
- Individual Coaching
To apply or for further information, please contact us.
Tennis Apprentice
PLEASE NOTE! This position is currently filled, however, we are always interested in hearing from people who might be interested in becoming an apprentice in the future.
Salary - £8,000 p.a.
Working Areas - Totton & Waterside / Eastleigh / West Southampton
Full-time position for 12 months, with possible career progression thereafter
The Tennis Apprenticeship scheme exists to provide young people, usually already tennis players, with the opportunity to work within a tennis environment, gaining invaluable experience within the field of coaching, business and administration. The position is funded through a partnership between the Totton & Eling Tennis Centre and the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Lawn Tennis Association.
Training and development is of the highest priority and the scheme is designed to provide continual learning for the successful candidate. The apprenticeship will last in the first instance for a period of 1 year, however, there will be an opportunity to gain a further position within the operation thereafter. Furthermore, during the 12 month period, the apprentice will start working towards LTA qualifications (Level 1-3).
This position is the ideal starting point for any young person keen to pursue a career in tennis coaching & management. Necessarily, as this job represents the first career stage, a proportion of time will be spent on maintenance and cleaning.
A qualified DCA Coach working within our programme can expect to earn around £15,000 per annum. This figure increases proportionately according to experience.
This position does involve a degree of travel around local schools and between Totton & Eastleigh. Although not essential, an applicant with access to his / her own transport is desirable.
Main Areas of Development
- Schools tennis
- Mini Tennis
- Adult coaching
- Lesson planning
- Learning to teach - session delivery
- Administration
- Business functions, including reception & café
- Vocational NVQ qualifications, e.g. Management, Customer Service
Requirements for the Position
- Ideally with AS, A-Level or BTEC qualifications
- 5 GCSE's of grade C or above (GCSE Mathematics, grade B or higher)
- Enthusiasm and a keenness to learn
- Good timekeeping and reliability
- Willingness to obtain further qualifications
- CRB Disclosure
To apply or for further information, please contact us.
Tennis Assistant
We are looking for outgoing and flexible school-age tennis players who are looking to work in a rewarding and challenging environment. This represents a great opportunity to try out coaching before making any permanent career decisions.
We can also help you to gain your first coaching qualification, the "Tennis Leader Award".
To apply or for further information, please contact us.
