University Tennis Centre Assistant

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 student, staff and community members, delivering a year round tennis programme to support of 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.
• Present 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.
• Support 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. 
• Assist the Tennis Development Manager in scheduling a team of Tennis coaches who support the University Tennis programme through session delivery and individual coaching.  
• To assist 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 
• Experiencing 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