TENNIS COACHING APPRENTICESHIP
FirstPoint Tennis Coaching
c. £6K + BENEFITS
START YOUR TENNIS JOUNEY WITH US AND TAKE YOUR CAREER WHERE YOU WANT TO GO !
FirstPoint tennis coaching will be offering the opportunity to be part of the Apprenticeship Programme designed for young people (16 and 24) who wish to pursue a full time professional career in tennis coaching. The leisure industry is a sector in the UK with continued growth; furthermore Tennis is a sport which has unique and exciting career development opportunities.
This 1 year programme is delivered through a government accredited apprentice scheme and is supported by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) – the National Governing Body for British Tennis. This is an excellent opportunity to ‘earn while you learn’. During the programme the apprentice coach will have the opportunity to embark on a Level 2 or Level 3 Coaching Apprenticeship and on completion of the initial programme they may have a further opportunity to progress to either a Level 3 qualification or full time position working for FirstPoint Tennis Coaching
The Programme will introduce candidates to a variety of skills, including tennis coaching, organising competitions, organising social events, producing marketing material, attending committee meetings and other areas of coaching and developing a coaching programme. All of these areas of responsibility will be supported through on the job training and one to one assessments with a qualified assessor.
FirstPoint Tennis coaching is a tennis provider and as such we manage multiple tennis sites across the country. There will be two apprenticeship positions available one in Norfolk (Cromer Tennis & Squash Club) and the other in Shropshire (Telford Tennis Centre).
Both sites are have first class facilities but offer there users a different tennis experience, Cromer Tennis club has long history and is a traditional tennis club with 10 grass courts, 2 artificial grass, 2 hard courts plus squash facilities. Telford Tennis Centre offers its users the indoor tennis experience with 4 indoor courts and 4 outdoor courts.
IF YOU FORWARD THINKING, PASSIONATE ABOUT TENNIS AND HARDWORKING
WE WANT TO SPEAK TO YOU!
YOU WILL ALREADY HAVE:
A 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Tennis – Level 1 Coaching Assistant Qualification (or a strong playing ability and aptitude to develop in tennis coaching quickly). Good communication skills, including an excellent telephone manner with a natural ability to communicate with people at all levels. Good IT skills and previous experience of co-ordinating or organising activities Ability to use their initiative and be committed to achieve within agreed w deadlines.
There are lots of benefits to doing an Apprenticeship one of which is that you will be earning a salary (circa £6,000) while you learn on a programme that has been designed specifically around your personal development. As an apprentice you would be employed for 35 to 40 hours per week. Working hours will include evening and weekend work.
The Successful candidate will also be given a full Prince contract, this will include clothing, shoes and racquets and has a retail value of over £1000.
THE TEAM
FirstPoint have a proven track record of developing talent as our already existing team as 2 coaches who have come through the apprenticeship scheme. We have also helped our other coaches achieve their level 4 awards.
Both Chris and Neil are level 5 coaches, qualified tutors with a wealth of tennis experience to help you achieve your dream career !
YOUR FUTURE START NOW
To apply please tell us your story so far by emailing your CV and a covering letter to:
Chriscash2@mac.com. If selected, expect a call back from us.
CLOSING DATE: Ongoing assessment
For more information call Chris Cash, Tennis Director on 07712 718744 option two.
FirstPoint Tennis Coaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced CRB disclosure.
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