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Community Head Coach
Job description
To manage and oversee the delivery of the WJTI and the Community Tennis Programme at the All England Club’s Community Sports Venues – Raynes Park and Roehampton, as well as to work as a Community Head Coach at The All England Club Community Sports venues (Raynes Park and Roehampton) offering junior and adult coaching, schools work and social tennis.
Community Tennis Programme
What you’ll be doing
- Collaborate with the General Manager (AECCSG) to develop and deliver the Community Tennis Programme, focusing on participation.
- Oversee schools programming, junior/adult sessions, disability tennis, and overall programme delivery.
- Formalise lesson plans for all sessions at Raynes Park and Roehampton.
- Lead weekly coaches’ meetings and support their professional development.
- Communicate with parents on scheduling, tournaments, and development plans.
- Represent AELTC/AECCSG positively and deliver coaching for juniors and adults, including holiday camps.
- Support talent development and ensure safe play environments
WJTI
- Work with the General Manager and WJTI Manager to oversee on-court delivery, programme evolution and safe play areas for all sessions.
- Manage scheduling for schools, coaches, and weekend sessions.
- Guide player pathways and oversee WJTI squads.
- Co-chair coaches’ meetings and assist with professional development.
- Maintain strong parent communication and promote WJTI’s connection to the main Club.
- Support talent development with good knowledge of the competitive structure and awareness of standards for all ages
AELTC (SW19) Members’ Junior Coaching Programme
- Resourcing and scheduling coaches to deliver the AELTC Junior Members Coaching Programme and ad hoc coaching requirements
- Working with Club Tennis Manager to delivered desired schedule and quality of programming.
Additional Duties
- Schedule and staff tournaments; coordinate with the LTA for results. Ensure inclusion of players from both CTP and WJTI.
- Support community events and liaise with various stakeholder groups across different events, including Tennis in the Park, Debenture Day, Set for Success, Mini Tennis Festival and Parent Tours.
- Suggest improvements for tennis activities and junior pathways.
- Adhere to health, safety, and child protection policies.
- Be available for additional hours and events during The Championships.
- Perform other duties as required by the General Manager.
Person Specification
The successful candidate must be capable of setting their own high standards and believe in the pursuit of excellence
Essential:
- Strong interpersonal, networking, and influencing skills.
- Positive, flexible, and solution oriented.
- Extensive experience in leisure or community sports facilities.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- Passion for tennis; minimum Level 4 LTA coaching qualification (Senior Club Coach).
- Must be comfortable with on court delivering sessions and the ability to administer a complex, multi-site program.
Desirable:
- Experience managing coaching teams.
- Experience in committee-led organizations.
Additional Information
- Full DBS clearance required.
- 40 hours/week with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and extended hours during major events such as The Championships. Typically, you will be required to work a flexible five-day cycle between Monday and Sunday with an average of two days off in every seven, including regular weekend and evening working.
About Us
- The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) is a private members’ club, established in 1868, and organizes The Championships, Wimbledon.
- Its Community Tennis Centre serves as the hub for the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI), Ball Boys and Girls training, and community tennis programs. The Centre and the Community Sports Centre in Roehampton provide weekly tennis sessions for around 700 children and 500 adults, supporting local schools and promoting inclusive participation.
- AELTC also operates Community Programming at the Community Sports Centre, Roehampton. This is a 28 acre multi-sport facility including 6 outdoor floodlit tennis courts and a sports hall (usable for mini-tennis).