Tennis Coach

Rugby School; Rugby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Rugby School's sports department is seeking a Sports Coach with Tennis as a specialist to join our dynamic team. You will deliver high‑quality tennis coaching and contribute to the school's sport programme across age groups.

The appointment is term‑time only, from September to July, with Monday to Friday 4pm–10pm and additional hours possible. The role requires safeguarding commitment and a collaborative approach to excellence in school sport.

Job description

Rugby school sports department are looking to appoint a Sports Coach with Tennis as a specialism.

Rugby School prides itself on having a forward thinking and dynamic sports department. Sport at Rugby School is at an all-time high and we are looking to complement our department with a Tennis coach that shares our drive for research, coaching and sports provision.

Role details

The role is during term time from September to July.

Candidates must be able to commit to the following days and hours:

Monday - Friday 4pm - 10pm

Additional hours may be available based on tennis lesson demand.

Closing date

25 October 2026

Safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches (including the dark web) and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Eligibility

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Company culture

Rugby School is a diverse and inclusive community, committed to using collaboration, curiosity and expertise to uncover the best in every student and member of staff. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and sectors of education and sports coaching. Equity and service are fundamental to our practice, inextricably linked to a desire for excellence in all aspects of school life.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are key facets of our core ethos that "the Whole Person is the Whole point". Find out more here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - Rugby School

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters and advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

Charity Registration Number

528752

Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date.