Description
The University of Exeter Tennis Club through the Athletic Union are looking two recruit two brand new coaches to help deliver on its student programme. Both head coaches will work closely with the Student Club/Athletic Union and Sports Development/Tennis department on its delivery of the programme and help develop our students to compete at their highest level possible.
As an institution we are currently ranked second in the Tennis BUCS league table with 547 BUCS points, we have Over 1,000 members for consecutive years (Largest University club in Great Britain) and 350 Programmed court hours per week to University Student tennis.
Job Purpose:
These roles will be responsible for the delivery of first and second team training as well as attending fixtures on a Wednesday Home and Away.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- To deliver training to the first team and second team squads respectively Mondays for 2 hours between the hours of 18:00-22:00pm and Thursday for 2 hours between the hours of 18:00-22:00pm, in addition to one early morning training session per week pre lecture start at 9am, as well as attending and providing match day support at fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
- To work effectively with other members of staff and volunteers to maximise their areas of expertise and to deliver the most effective program possible.
- Work closely with the Sports Development Manager and University Tennis Coordinator to maintain links between the club and Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) who will help the club develop in British University & Colleges Sport. (BUCS).
- Administer personal development programmes for students and set short- and long-term individual goals.
Knowledge and Qualifications:
Essential - The ability to fulfil the role that has been outlined above, and the knowledge and experience to run the teams successfully.
- Level 3 Coaching Qualification.
- 2 Years coaching experience, within a team environment.
- Current First Aid qualification or ability to obtain prior to post commencing.
- Current Safeguarding qualification or ability to obtain prior to post commencing.
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of structures and organisation of the LTA and BUCS.
Desirable:
- Level 4 Coaching Qualification/
- Previous experience of coaching in BUCS or University Setting.
Further Information:
Pre-season starts 4th September with sessions running predominately during term time and a competitive monthly rate of pay.
Interested parties should contact Stephen Brown on [email protected] with their CV and a personal statement on why they are interested in the role.
