Tennis Coach - Junior Development Lead

McKinnon's Tennis & Squash; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinnon's Tennis & Squash in Gladstone, QLD is seeking a motivated coach to lead the Hotshots program, manage enquiries, and plan sessions. You will deliver on-court coaching, including squads, private lessons, cardio tennis, and pickleball as needed.

The role covers off-court duties such as lesson planning, Pro Shop tasks, and restringing. A passion for teaching and helping players progress through the pathway is essential; Level 1 coaching qualification is desirable and training for higher

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about teaching and helping players progress through the pathway.
• Professional, approachable, and a strong point of contact for stakeholders at the venue.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging coaching programs and sessions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Hotshots program: enquiries, planning, and delivery.
• On-court delivery: squads, private lessons, cardio tennis, and pickleball as required.
• Off-court duties: enquiries, lesson planning, Pro Shop tasks and restringing.

Skills

Coaching

Customer service

Communication

Education

Level 1 coaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

McKinnon's Tennis & Squash – Gladstone QLD

McKinnon's Tennis & Squash is the venue manager at Gladstone Tennis & Squash, Central Queensland. The venue boasts 16 Tennis Courts, 5 Squash Courts, and 10 Pickleball Courts marked on 3 tennis courts. Offering coaching, social sessions and competitions across all sports.

The main role will be leading the Hotshots program including enquiries, planning, and delivery. In addition, the on court component will include delivering squads, private lessons, cardio tennis, and pickleball where required. The off court component will include enquiries, lesson planning, Pro Shop tasks and restringing.

The ideal applicant will have a passion for teaching while driving participation, retention, and providing students the best opportunity to progress through the pathway. The applicant must be professional, approachable and a contact for stakeholders at the venue.

A level 1 coaching qualification is desirable but not essential. It would be expected for you to undertake further training to obtain higher levels of qualification.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.