Tennis Coach

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a new Tennis Coach to support a thriving and well-respected sporting programme.

The sporting programme at Dean Close caters for all pupils with varying abilities, ranging from complete beginners to those seeking national and international recognition. The capacity to provide expert coaching at all levels is essential for the overall success of the pupils and staff at the school.

Other roles and responsibilities include: 

• To work alongside the Director of Tennis in the implementation of tennis coaching and tennis education at all levels.
• To lead 1:1 or group lessons as agreed with the Director of Tennis 
• To assist in the running of school and marketing events to the tennis community of clubs, schools and outside organisations, such as fixtures, festivals and tournaments. 
• To work alongside the Director of Sport, Director of Tennis and marketing department to promote sports events, taster days and recruitment drives.

Ideally we would like candidates to apply who are aware of the LTA performance pathway and other governing body initiatives and who have a strong background in playing and coaching Tennis at a variety of levels and abilities.

For further details please see the attached job description below.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.

The Foundation

Dean Close Foundation is a growing, vibrant and diverse family of independent schools and nurseries, uniting around a shared vision and set of values. These spring from the origins of Dean Close School, which was founded in 1886 in memory of Dean Francis Close, Rector of Cheltenham and educational philanthropist. The Christian ethos of that original school continues today where the aim is that every child should be given the opportunities to flourish, underpinned by its core values of courage, contribution and love which are the guiding principles behind its educational vision. The Foundation currently has five schools and six nurseries within its group, creating a strong community that can share best practice, resources and a secure future.

Dean Close Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.