Role: Assistant Tennis Coach (Level 1)
Location: South Ribble Tennis and Fitness Centre
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 25,704 - 26,113 (13.54 - 13.75)
Closing Date: 9 March 2025
We are looking to recruit an LTA Assistant (Level 1) to join our team at South Ribble Leisure to assist a level 3 tennis coach on our Saturday morning mini tennis programme. The ideal candidate will have a passion for tennis and a basic understanding of the rules and technique with the ability to demonstrate basic skills to a class of children aged between 4-8 years.
What you'll be getting up to
1. Helping the lead coach to set out equipment for the class.
2. Organising children into small groups/pairs and overseeing them practice their skills, intervening if they require support.
3. Taking instructions from the level 3 coach to help the class run smoothly.
4. Feeding balls to the players so that they can practice repetition of the technique, correcting when required.
5. Ability to adjust the feeding in accordance with the ability of the player.
Who we're looking for
1. Someone who wants to develop themselves as a tennis coach and gain experience whilst under the supervision of a level 3 coach.
2. A positive role model for the children, providing motivation and encouragement during the class.
3. Ability to work independently and co-operate well in a team environment.
4. Maintaining health and safety, security, and appropriate standards of behaviour to provide a duty of care to colleagues and the general public.
Other requirements
1. LTA Tennis Assistant Level 1.
2. Successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council).
Our Benefits
1. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
2. Local Government pension.
3. Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments.
4. Cashback website access for savings on brands you love.
5. Free gym access.
6. Volunteering days.
7. Free parking.
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