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Millfield School is seeking a Senior Performance Tennis Coach to join our leading tennis programme. This is an exciting opportunity to support the development of high-performance players within a well-established pathway, working closely with the Head of Tennis and wider coaching team.
What you will be doing
- Delivering high-quality individual and squad coaching within Millfield's performance tennis pathway
- Leading the development of identified performance players through individual development plans and competition programmes
- Supporting the strategic development of the Year 7-13 performance pathway alongside the Head of Tennis
- Providing coaching, leadership, and management to the Millfield Prep School and Millfield Senior School coaching teams, players, and parents at base and on the road
- Supporting player recruitment and progression through the LTA and ITF pathways
- Attending key competitions and contributing to the wider development of tennis at Millfield's performance sport programme
About You
You will be an experienced performance tennis coach with a passion for developing young athletes.
You will also have:
- LTA Level 4 Senior Performance Coach qualification (or be working towards completion)
- A proven track record of developing regional, national or international-level players
- Strong knowledge of the LTA Performance Pathway and junior performance tennis
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A willingness to support students at domestic and/or international competitions in weekends/holidays as appropriate.
- A full UK driving licence
Working Hours & Salary
This is a permanent year-round position working an average of 42 hours per week, typically across Monday to Saturday but with occasional Sundays required to attend competitions and events. We offer a competitive salary.
Benefits
- 10 weeks annual leave to be taken outside of term time
- Discounted freshly prepared lunches for just £10.30 per month
- Access to excellent school facilities
- Employee Assistance Programme with discounts and cashback at high street retailers and restaurants
Application closing date: Noon, 31st July.
Millfield School is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We are a community that celebrates diversity, supporting our pupils and employees to be brilliant as individuals.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks including, but not limited to, Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. All positions within the school are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Be kind, be individual, be brilliant. Millfield School, where being an individual is recognised as the key to brilliance.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
