About Tennis ACT
At Tennis ACT, tennis is our focus and our passion. We are committed to making tennis accessible, enjoyable and welcoming for people of all ages and abilities across the ACT community. Through coaching, competitions and participation programs, we inspire players to develop their skills, build confidence and enjoy a lifelong connection with the sport. Based in Canberra, Tennis ACT delivers a broad range of grassroots and pathway programs designed to grow participation and foster a love of the game.
To help us achieve our goals, we are looking for a Tennis Coach to join our team on a casual basis at Tennis ACT.
We believe tennis is a sport for everyone, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
About the Role
As a Tennis Coach Level 1, you will deliver high-quality coaching experiences for players of all ages, abilities and skill levels. You’ll play a key role in creating engaging, inclusive and enjoyable sessions that support player development while fostering a lifelong love of tennis. Programs may include Tennis Hot Shots, Junior Development, Cardio Tennis, Holiday Programs, School Programs and participation pathway activities.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver engaging and professional tennis coaching sessions across a variety of participation programs.
- Create positive, inclusive and enjoyable experiences that encourage player development and retention
- Follow coaching lesson plans and provide constructive feedback to support skill progression.
- Build strong relationships with players, parents and participants through exceptional customer service.
- Contribute positively to the coaching team by attending training, meetings and development opportunities.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have experience in sports coaching, teaching or delivering programs for children and adults.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage participants of varying ages and abilities.
- Be passionate about helping players learn, improve and enjoy tennis.
- Demonstrate reliability, professionalism and a positive team-first attitude.
- Be flexible with working hours, including afternoons, evenings and weekends as required.
Essential Requirements
- Tennis Australia Trainee Coach qualification (or willingness to obtain).
- Current Tennis Australia Coach Membership/Registration (or willingness to obtain).
- Current First Aid and CPR certification.
- Current Working with Vulnerable People (ACT) registration, or ability to obtain
- Current National Police Check, or willingness to obtain.
What’s to Love?
- Ongoing coach development and training opportunities.
- Access to Tennis Australia learning and development programs.
- Australian Open ticket opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- Discounts through Tennis Australia partner programs.
- The opportunity to help grow participation and make a positive impact within the ACT tennis community.
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Tennis World - Tennis Coach in Canberra employer: Tennis Australia Limited
At Tennis Australia, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture. As a Site Operations Supervisor, you'll not only play a pivotal role in delivering world-class events like the United Cup Sydney 2027 but also benefit from extensive career development opportunities, health and wellbeing initiatives, and access to premier facilities. Join us in creating a playful world through tennis while enjoying a supportive environment that values diversity and personal growth.
