Working as part of our year-round BBG Instructor team, your responsibilities will involve assisting with training and supervising prospective ball boys and ball girls (BBGs) from a range of local schools.

We are looking for people who are available to attend a minimum of one, preferably two, BBG training sessions a week from February to March (Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays) and from April to June (Monday to Thursday inclusive). There are also some weekend training sessions at various points during the year (March, May and June). Staff arrival is between 15:15-15:30 until sessions end at 18:30. The majority of training sessions take place at the AELTC Community Tennis Centre, Raynes Park.

If shortlisted, interviews will take place at the end of November / beginning of December and will include a practical.

What you will be doing

• Assisting with set up of equipment prior to training session and ensuring that the venue is left clean and tidy at the conclusion of the session
• Assisting with instruction of trainees in respect of their core skills of feeding, rolling and receiving
• Providing guidance and support on set pieces e.g., ball change, tie break and the trainee’s role within them
• Providing constructive feedback to trainees on their performance, setting appropriate goals and ensuring progress is maintained throughout the programme
• Working with Senior Instructor team to ensure your assessment is standarised
• Establishing positive working relationships with BBG trainees; ensuring the highest standards of behaviour are adhered to
• Any other duties, within the scope of the post, as may be required by the Tournament Director, either directly or through the BBG Manager.

What part your role will play in The Championships

Whilst this is essentially a training role, availability for the Championships period is desirable. This can be either part or all day, as relevant. Duties would include:

• General supervision duties from start to end of day, including coach transport, registration, morning briefing, team change overs and end of day departure
• Supporting the senior team when in the BBG Complex
• Observing and assessment of on-court performance and working with senior instructors to ensure your marking is standarised
• Working as part of sub-teams within the larger BBG Championships team, to assist with the supervision and general operational duties within the Championships day

Your qualifications and experience

Mandatory

• Experience in working with groups of children in a practical setting
• An understanding of the game of tennis
• Good communication skills
• The ability to engage with a range of students in a positive and confident manner
• A flexible approach, willing and able to support and adapt to working with a well-established team
• A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out on your behalf by the AELTC and a fully clear disclosure is the minimum requirement for employment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of being a BBG
• First Aid qualification or willing to attend a course

About us

• The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited (AELTC) organises and stages The Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships, widely regarded as the world’s premier tennis tournament and are home to one of the world’s most prestigious tennis clubs.
• Our business has grown in recent years and we have plans to further improve our facilities and invest in our people in future years. Our success is important to us and we are guided by our key values of Heritage, Integrity, Respect and Excellence.
• The AELTC has delivered substantial top line growth in recent years and expects that growth to continue in conjunction with an ambitious investment programme in the years ahead.