Ballkid Team Leader: Lead Training & Tournament Prep

TA001 Tennis Australia Limited; Canberra; On-site; AUD 34,440,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennis Australia is seeking enthusiastic Ballkid Team Leaders to support the Ballkid Program during the Workday Canberra International. This casual role will assist with the management and day-to-day running of the Ballkids area during trials, training and tournament mode, helping create a safe, inclusive and high-quality experience for players, ballkids, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

You will work with Ballkid Coordinators and Ballkid Manager across training sessions, coordinating

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supervising or leading teams in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong teamwork, organisation, attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver Ballkid Training Sessions, coordinate ballkids, staff and volunteers.
• Support daily rosters and briefings, respond to enquiries, maintain communication channels.
• Assist with inductions, finals squad selection and event briefings, and contribute to overall tournament success.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Event operations

Communication

Volunteer coordination

Job description

Tennis Australia is seeking enthusiastic Ballkid Team Leaders to support the Ballkid Program during the Workday Canberra International. This casual role will assist with the management and day-to-day running of the Ballkids area during trials, training and tournament mode, helping create a safe, inclusive and high-quality experience for players, ballkids, staff, volunteers and stakeholders.

You will work with Ballkid Coordinators and Ballkid Manager across training sessions, coordinating