Head Tennis Coach

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 1,013,000 - 2,001,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed term contract

Job summary

The Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI) invites applications for the role of Head of Tennis, leading the Tennis Department and overseeing elite training, athlete support services and facilities. Reporting to the Chief Executive and HKCTA, you will manage coaching and admin staff, drive program planning, and ensure collaboration across national and international tennis bodies.

Candidates should have a university degree, a valid coaching certificate, and 10+ years of international coaching

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent.
• Valid coaching certificate from governing body.
• Over 10 years of international coaching experience.
• Experience leading programme planning and administration in Tennis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, implementation and evaluation of the elite Tennis training programme.
• Lead regular strategic reporting to HKCTA and HKSI.
• Direct Tennis Department staff to operate within budget and ensure effectiveness.
• Integrate athlete support services into the Tennis programme.
• Support talent development and coach education programmes.
• Provide oversight of HKSI Tennis facilities and media contributions.
• Enhance professional image of HKSI.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Sports science

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Project management

Education

University degree or equivalent

Coaching certificate from governing body

Job description

About the Role

The role leads the Tennis Department at the Hong Kong Sports Institute (HKSI), working in close collaboration with the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA) to achieve jointly defined goals of elite training. The incumbent reports to the Chief Executive and is also responsible to the HKCTA for the satisfactory conduct of the role's duties. The post holder manages coaching and administrative staff and oversees the elite training programme, athlete support services and Tennis facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, design, implementation and evaluation of the Tennis elite training programme in line with the agreed training and competition aims of the HKCTA and HKSI.
• Lead all regular strategic reporting to the HKCTA and ensure a positive collaborative working relationship between the HKCTA and HKSI.
• Lead the Tennis Department, managing coaching and administrative staff to ensure it operates effectively, efficiently and within the annual financial budget.
• Ensure that all scientific, medical and other athlete support services are fully utilised and integrated into the Tennis programme to enhance elite training outcomes.
• Create systematic opportunities for talent to emerge through related programmes.
• Contribute towards the overall development of coach education programmes that promote the development of local coaches.
• Provide professional and technical oversight of the HKSI Tennis facilities.
• Contribute to in-house and general media publications as requested.
• Contribute to the enhancement of the professional image of the HKSI.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• A university degree or its equivalent.
• A valid coaching certificate issued by the relevant governing body.
• Over 10 years' proven experience and achievement in coaching Tennis at international level.
• Substantial experience in leading programme planning and administration in Tennis.
• Knowledge of sports science and sports medicine, with the ability to bring their benefits to the coaching process.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, evaluation and planning skills.
• A high level of computer literacy.
• Strong links with international Tennis bodies.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Salary

• Annual performance-based remuneration package ranges from HK$1,012,659 to HK$2,000,600.

Benefits & Perks

• Appointment will be on a fixed term contract.

The Application Process

Applicants who are not invited for interview within six months may consider their applications unsuccessful.