Do you hold a LTA level 1 (or above) tennis qualification, and have practical experience of coaching and engaging different individuals in tennis activities? If the answer is yes, this role may be ideal.
As a University Tennis Centre Assistant, you will seek to increase the tennis provision on all fronts from recreational participation through to high performance and competitions for students, staff, and community members, delivering a year-round tennis programme to support the goals of the LTA and Kent Sport developing opportunities for players of all levels.
As a University Tennis Centre Assistant, you can expect to be involved in:
* Increasing participation levels of students and staff at The University of Kent through the planning and delivery of tennis sessions, programmes, and competitions suitable for a variety of playing abilities.
* Presenting Tennis to a variety of different customers within a range of sessions with an awareness of the principles and practice of all Tennis formats, understanding their suitability for different age ranges, abilities, and experience. This may include, but is not limited to Mini Tennis, Adult Tennis, Cardio Tennis, and Tournament delivery.
* Supporting the Tennis Development Manager with Tennis engagement and outreach at local partner schools, colleges, and other organisations with the delivery of Tennis roadshows, tournaments, and Coach Education.
* Assisting the Tennis Development Manager in scheduling a team of Tennis coaches who support the University Tennis programme through session delivery and individual coaching.
* Assisting in the administration and organisation of all University Tennis Programmes including court and session bookings, website updates, equipment set up and breakdown, and communication with customers.
What will you bring to the role?
* LTA Level 1 (or above) Tennis Coaching Qualification
* Practical experience of coaching and engaging different individuals in Tennis activity, drills, practice scenarios, and matches appropriate for different ability levels and experience
* Good understanding of coaching formats, principles, and practice including both the tactical and technical elements of tennis
* Experience of administrating, coordinating, and planning tennis activities, events, or leagues
* Excellent interpersonal skills including oral and written communication, demonstrating the ability to deal confidently with a range of people at all levels
What we can offer in return:
As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open, and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:
* Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs)
* 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays, and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro-rata for part-time staff)
* Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
* Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health
For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent.
We are ambitious for our people, our communities, and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/
Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-361-25.
*Occasionally we may need to close a vacancy before the published deadline due to a high number of applications being received, therefore we strongly advise you to submit your application as soon as possible. (All vacancies will be open for at least one week.)
We prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.
Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.
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