Performance Coach – inspire2coach, University of Warwick, Warwickshire
This is a new position with the inspire2coach coaching team based at the University of Warwick Indoor Tennis Centre. The Tennis Centre opened in April 2008 and is a Satellite Accredited Club working towards becoming an HPC. The facility includes 4 indoor acrylic and four outdoor artificial clay floodlit tennis courts. The location of the Tennis Centre is on the University Campus next to the Athletics track and Fitness Centre.
This is a full-time self-employed position . The position will commence at the start of the summer term – April 23rd, 2012, with the possibility of an introductory period to be arranged.
Job Specification
- 10 - 15 hours per week guaranteed coaching Performance Squads
- Managing 6 – 10 player programmes including goal setting and tournament visits
- Working with the inspire2coach team alongside the Head of Performance
- Talent ID in the 8 inspire2coach club and park venues
- Talent ID in the Schools programme
- Performance Squad training camps abroad and in the UK
We are looking for a coach who will work well within a team under the leadership of the Head of Performance with the following criteria:
- Minimum of a Level 3 qualification, with a view to qualifying as a Senior Performance coach
- Licensed LTA coach
- Minimum playing Ability of 5.1
- The ability to work with regional and national level juniors
- Good communication and organisation skills.
- Have the ability to work well within a team
How to apply
Please send your CV together with a covering letter to
Matt Thomas – Head of Performance
University of Warwick Tennis Centre
Kirby Corner Road
Coventry CV4 7AL or
e-mail to M.Thomas@warwick.ac.uk
For further information, please call Matt on 02476 150687
Closing date for applications: Friday 16th March with interviews taking place during the week beginning March 19th.