Director of Tennis

The Leys School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Leys School in Cambridge is seeking a Director of Tennis to lead the strategic development of tennis across the school, driving participation and performance. The role includes building a sustainable commercial tennis offer, maximizing facility use, and engaging with the local community to enhance income and opportunities for pupils and staff.

Applicants should have coaching excellence, safeguarding awareness, and experience managing coaches and budgets within a school or club setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 Coaching Award.
• Current LTA accreditation.
• Appropriate safeguarding training and First-aid qualification.
• Experience coaching tennis teams at a high level and developing/leading a high-quality tennis programme.
• Experience of budget management and financial planning.
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing coaches.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and development of tennis at The Leys.
• Drive engagement and achievement across the school.
• Create a thriving, ambitious tennis programme with broad participation and excellence in performance.
• Develop a high-quality, financially sustainable commercial tennis programme using school facilities.
• Engage with the wider community and generate additional income for the school.

Skills

Communication

Coaching leadership

Organisational skills

Student motivation

Budget planning

People management

Education

Level 3 Coaching Award

LTA accreditation

First-aid qualification

Tools

IT proficiency

Job description

Full Time | Permanent Post | Competitive Salary

The Leys is a co-educational boarding and day school for pupilsaged between 11 and 18. Set in the heart of the beautiful andstimulating city of Cambridge, one of the world’s leading culturaland academic centres, The Leys’ unique location allows pupilsunrivalled access to the vast array of cultural and educationalopportunities that Cambridge has to offer. Established in 1875, The Leys values its history, yet it blendstraditional values – courtesy, tolerance, respect, decency – witha forward and outward-looking approach to education. Dedicatedstaff and superb facilities combine powerfully to prepare youngpeople for the challenges which lie ahead.

Role Description

The Director of Tennis will be responsible for the strategic leadership and development of tennis at TheLeys. They will drive engagement and achievement across the school creating a thriving, ambitious tennisprogramme that combines broad participation with excellence in performance. Alongside which, they willalso develop a high-quality, financially sustainable commercial tennis programme that makes effective use of the school’s facilities, engages with the wider community and generates additional income for theschool.

For a full description of the role please see the Director of Tennis vacancy on theleys.net

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Level 3 Coaching Award
• Current LTA accreditation
• Appropriate safeguarding training and First-aid qualification
• Experience coaching tennis teams at a high level and developing / leading a high-quality tennis programme
• Experience of budget management and financial planning
• Experience of recruiting, managing and developing coaches

Skills and Knowledge

• Effective communication, interpersonal and strong organisational skills
• Excellent teaching and coaching skills, with the ability to motivate and manage pupils
• Good working knowledge of IT
• Commitment to inclusive provision, excellent customer service and high professional standards
• Capacity to be organised, energetic and self-directed, whilst working in a busy environment to meet deadlines
• Suitability to work with children and demonstrable interest in children's wellbeing and education
• Willingness and ability to actively support the ethos of the school

The Foundation is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity and celebrates the diverse voice of our community. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with pupils and therefore is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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