U10 Performance Tennis Lead

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave benefits

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

EV salary sacrifice

Gym discount at Team Bath gym

Postgraduate tuition discounts

Local Bath discounts

Rewards package for diverse workforce

Immigration support

Employee wellbeing services

Job summary

University of Bath seeks a passionate tennis coach to lead a nationally recognised junior development programme. You will shape a complete player pathway for 10-and-under athletes, working with the LTA and TeamBath RPDC to identify talent and accelerate progression to county, regional and national levels.

You will collaborate with coaches, parents and schools to grow the programme, delivering high-quality coaching across a thriving community-club and university setting, with a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience coaching junior tennis players.
• Proven track record of developing players to county, regional and national levels.
• Strong communication with players, parents and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver a structured development pathway for young players.
• Coaching and developing players aged 10 and under and supporting transition to higher levels.
• Collaborate with LTA, TeamBath RPDC and schools/clubs to create development opportunities.

Skills

Coaching

Talent development

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Working in a nationally recognised programme you will be coaching and developing players aged 10 and under, helping them progress from grassroots participation into county, regional and national performance programmes.

• shape the future of player development at the University of Bath, designing and delivering a structured performance pathway that identifies talent, tracks progress and supports young athletes to reach their full potential.
• work within a high-performance tennis environment in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), collaborating with coaches, players, parents and TeamBath RPDC to create development opportunities for aspiring athletes.
• drive programme growth and talent identification, building links with schools, camps and clubs, supporting promising young players across the region.
  We're looking for an ambitious and passionate tennis coach who is motivated by developing young players and helping them realise their potential!, have proven experience coaching performance junior tennis players and a track record of supporting athletes to progress to county, regional and, ideally, national standards.
• bring a strong understanding of long-term player development and the LTA performance pathway, with the ability to design and deliver structured programmes that accelerate player progression.
• be an excellent communicator who can build trusted relationships with players, parents, coaches and performance partners, providing clear feedback and guidance.
• demonstrate a growth mindset, high personal standards and a commitment to continuous professional development, contributing positively to a collaborative performance culture.
• be energetic, organised and proactive, with a passion for talent identification and the drive to help shape and grow one of the country's leading junior tennis pathways.
  is one of the UK's leading integrated tennis programmes, offering a complete pathway for players of all ages and abilities within a single, connected performance environment. Based at the University of Bath, the programme brings together recreational players, ambitious student-athletes, developing juniors, and elite performers under a coordinated structure designed to deliver excellence, community, and competitive success.

Core features include:

• a Complete Player Pathway - from Mini Tennis and club coaching to academy, university performance squads, and international competitors.
• a Dual-Performance Environment - blending the University's elite sport culture with a thriving community club, supported by world-class facilities and coaching expertise.
• highly Qualified Coaching & Leadership - covering performance, development, participation, S&C, and programme operations.
• a Commitment to Inclusion & Growth - making tennis accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for players at every level.

Team Bath Tennis continues to grow as a model programme - balancing professionalism, pathway clarity, and an athlete-centred ethos to serve its university, community, and performance audiences with equal strength.

This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week week, however, at times the programme will require work at irregular and some unsociable hours, which may include evenings and weekends.

An enhanced Disclosure & Barring Scheme check will be required for this position.

What we can offer you

• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
• Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
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• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• and to help with the cost of some immigration expenses
• Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app

Be Well at Bath

We're committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best.

We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:

• Staff support groups and networks
• A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
• A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive