Tennis World

About Tennis World,
At Tennis World, tennis is our focus and our passion, and we are committed to ensuring the sport is easy to access, enjoyable to play, and offers engaging programs wherever we operate. Our programs open many doors in growing grassroots participation and offers a fantastic range of programs that combines tennis, fitness, and fun into the one.

To help us in achieving our plans we are looking for a Head Coach to join our team at Tennis World Millswood on a
full-time basis
.

We believe tennis is a sport that is open for all, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.

About The Role
This position is responsible for the effective implementation, growth, and development of the tennis coaching programs and complementary programs at Tennis World Millswood Tennis Centre. A primary focus is on the development and growth of participation in core coaching programs including Hot Shots, group lessons, Development Squads, Performance, Adult lessons and School groups.

In this role you will:

• Create, develop and uphold Tennis World coaching philosophy.
• Set individual coach benchmarks in consultation with coaching staff.
• Maintain standards of professionalism and excellence that reflect a high-performance culture.
• Plan and develop appropriate coaching programs across all segments for implementation at Millswood.
• Oversee and advise on developing appropriate training for coaches to increase their skills base.
• Lead and conduct internal programs to encourage ongoing participation and overall retention.

About You
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tennis Australia Certified Coach Status
• Tennis Australia Club Professional Coach (essential) & Tennis Australia High Performance Coach (preferred)
• Proven ability to develop and implement a high-performance tennis program for developmental and high performance tennis athletes.
• Previous delivery experience within Tennis Australia program pathway (preferred)
• International coaching and/or playing experience
• 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
• 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 8th October 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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