National Tennis Academy Coach

At Tennis Australia, we're creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.
 

We're a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
 

We're committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the role

The National Tennis Academy (NTA) Coach is responsible for the long-term, holistic development and performance of assigned Tennis Australia-supported athletes, covering technical, tactical, physical, mental, and character growth. This high-performance, athlete-facing role focuses on individualised development planning and coaching, aligned with the Performance Philosophy of striving to be the best version of yourself every day.

In this role you will:

• Deliver a world-class training environment, personalising technical and tactical development for assigned athletes.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff (Head Coach, S&C, Psychology, Nutrition, Sports Analysis, Education) to ensure holistic growth.
• Travel nationally and internationally with athletes (20–30 weeks annually).
• Embed and uphold national coaching standards and philosophy
• Contribute to national coach education and workshops.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Demonstrated success coaching elite tennis athletes at national/international level
• High Performance Coach qualification (or willingness to attain)
• Previous international playing experience
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement holistic athlete development plans
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain)
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What's to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open & Summer of Tennis events
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

To Apply

If you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact

Applications close 1 September 2025, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.
 

We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.

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