Community Head Coach

AELTC (Championships) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent sports organization is looking for a Community Tennis Programme Manager to oversee delivery at Raynes Park and Roehampton. The successful candidate will collaborate with the General Manager and lead various tennis coaching programs, ensuring participation and development. Ideal candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, extensive experience in sports leisure facilities, and a Level 4 LTA coaching qualification. The role offers a competitive salary and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends during major events.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills.
• Extensive experience in leisure or community sports facilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the General Manager to develop Community Tennis Programme.
• Oversee schools programming and junior/adult sessions.
• Conduct weekly coaches’ meetings and support development.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Networking

Flexibility

Solution-oriented approach

Passion for tennis

Coaching delivery

Education

Level 4 LTA coaching qualification (Senior Club Coach)

Job description

Organisation AELTC (Championships) Ltd Salary Competitive Location AELTC Community Tennis Centre, Rayne's Park Contract type Permanent (Full time) Closing date 28 December 2025 Job Description To manage and oversee the delivery of the WJTI and the Community Tennis Programme at the All England Club’s Community Sports Venues – Raynes Park and Roehampton, as well as to work as a Community Head Coach at The All England Club Community Sports venues (Raynes Park and Roehampton) offering junior and adult coaching, schools work and social tennis.

Community Tennis Programme

What you’ll be doing

• Collaborate with the General Manager (AECCSG) to develop and deliver the Community Tennis Programme, focusing on participation.
• Oversee schools programming, junior / adult sessions, disability tennis, and overall programme delivery.
• Formalise lesson plans for all sessions at Raynes Park and Roehampton.
• Lead weekly coaches’ meetings and support their professional development.
• Communicate with parents on scheduling, tournaments, and development plans.
• Represent AELTC / AECCSG positively and deliver coaching for juniors and adults, including holiday camps.
• Support talent development and ensure safe play environments

WJTI

• Work with the General Manager and WJTI Manager to oversee on‑court delivery, programme evolution and safe play areas for all sessions.
• Manage scheduling for schools, coaches, and weekend sessions.
• Guide player pathways and oversee WJTI squads.
• Co‑chair coaches’ meetings and assist with professional development.
• Maintain strong parent communication and promote WJTI’s connection to the main Club.
• Support talent development with good knowledge of the competitive structure and awareness of standards for all ages

AELTC (SW19) Members’ Junior Coaching Programme

• Resourcing and scheduling coaches to deliver the AELTC Junior Members Coaching Programme and ad hoc coaching requirements.
• Working with Club Tennis Manager to delivered desired schedule and quality of programming.

Additional Duties

• Schedule and staff tournaments; coordinate with the LTA for results. Ensure inclusion of players from both CTP and WJTI.
• Support community events and liaise with various stakeholder groups across different events, including Tennis in the Park, Debenture Day, Set for Success, Mini Tennis Festival and Parent Tours.
• Suggest improvements for tennis activities and junior pathways.
• Adhere to health, safety, and child protection policies.
• Be available for additional hours and events during The Championships.
• Perform other duties as required by the General Manager.

Person Specification

The successful candidate must be capable of setting their own high standards and believe in the pursuit of excellence

Essential

• Strong interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills.
• Positive, flexible, and solution oriented.
• Extensive experience in leisure or community sports facilities.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Passion for tennis; minimum Level 4 LTA coaching qualification (Senior Club Coach).
• Must be comfortable with on court delivering sessions and the ability to administer a complex, multi-site program.

Desirable

• Experience managing coaching teams.
• Experience in committee-led organizations.

Additional Information

Full DBS clearance required.

40 hours / week with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and extended hours during major events such as The Championships. Typically, you will be required to work a flexible five-day cycle between Monday and Sunday with an average of two days off in every seven, including regular weekend and evening working.