Talent & Coach Manager

• Oversee the talent and coach development programs across the NT
• Join a passionate team and become part of a fun and inclusive culture
• Flexible work practices, ensuring a positive work-life balance

Tennis is more than a sport. It has the power to change lives by delivering health benefits, galvanising communities, and developing champions. The people who work at Tennis are team players: they are imaginative, humble, collaborative and, above all, excellent. They understand the fun and entertainment that our sport delivers, but also the social, commercial and community impact we have.

We are all about people on court and interested in our sport, from grassroots participation, all the way through to Grand Slams. If you are ready to harness the power of Tennis to create a more playful world, we want you on our team!

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. Diversity in our Tennis community and our workplace is a strength and a pillar of our sport.  We take great pride in providing a working environment that allows people to be their authentic self and offers the flexibility that our people need to thrive both at work and at home.

Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for 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.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.

About the role

The Talent and Coach Manager will oversee talent and coach development programs in the Northern Territory, aiming to expand both the quantity and quality of athletes and coaches in the region. This role serves as the primary point of contact for communication, education, administration, support, and program delivery for across both Talent and Coach streams. Success in this role, will rely on strong relationship-building skills and a genuine passion for working in a close-knit regional community.

This role will be accountable for administration and budget management relevant to their role, which includes end to end management of travel. This role will from time to time deliver and perform duties outside of NT and across the other states and territories.

Reporting to the CEO of Tennis NT & Director of Coaching (Tennis Australia), in this role you will:

• Develop and manage relevant budgets relevant to the delivery of the strategy and business plan
• Plan a calendar of formal and informal training opportunities to engage and re-engage tennis coaches with coaching, helping to fill coach vacancies in the NT.
• Ensure that training plans align with the overall Talent plan in the NT and the philosophy of the National Development Squads
• Engage with the Northern Territory Sport Academy (NTSA) to advocate for tennis and communicate opportunities to local players and coaches.
• Deliver in Schools focusing on the identification of Talent in line with Tennis NT’s overall Talent plan.
• Lead the planning and delivery of TA Talent programs such as Super 10s, Talent Camps, Club Talent ID Initiatives, and other programs

About you

What you will bring to the role:

• Tennis Australia recognised coach qualification – Club Professional preferred, or equivalent Performance coaching qualification.
• Proven ability to develop and implement a high-performance program for the development of talented, young athletes.
• Proven knowledge of all aspects of development (technical, tactical, physical and psychological) and on-court decision making strategies.
• Strong administration skills including tech/computer literacy, record keeping and report writing.
• Knowledge of tennis landscape within Australia (i.e. coaching industry, tournaments and competitions).
• Ability to work with others and influence key stakeholders, including developing strong working/professional relationships with athletes, coaches and parents.
• You must hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check (Ochre Card).

What’s in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
• Flexible working practices & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners
• Access to Tennis NT Fleet vehicle

To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! A copy of the position description can be found here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system.

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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