Reed's School Tennis Academy Coach

This role will be full time, over 40 - 42 weeks per year, assisting the RSTA Head Coach and Director of Tennis in delivering an exceptional, high quality programme at Reed's.,

• You will work supporting the Reed's School Tennis Academy (RSTA), Reed's Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) and school sessions.
• Plan, deliver and review appropriate coaching sessions.
• Identify players' abilities and encourage them to reach their full potential.
• Provide explanations to players as to how to improve and keep supporting them on their tennis journey.
• Develop players' all round game - including technique, tactics and footwork and identify ways to improve performance.
• Evaluate sessions and provide feedback.
• Travel to and accompany players to tournaments (as directed by the RSTA Head Coach) and offer guidance and support.
• Regularly assess each tennis player's ability and progress and provide reports, as necessary.
• Ensure safe provision of all equipment and ensure it is used correctly.
• Raise child protection issues, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible for and with whom you come into contact.
  
  The successful candidate will be reliable, a team player with a passion for tennis and have the personality, energy and ability to inspire both our performance players and our school team players.