Casual Tennis Coach

We are looking for self-motivated, passionate and enthusiastic Tennis Coaching professionals to join our team! You will play an essential role in delivering high-quality tennis activities to our community.

• Remuneration of $38.07 gross per hour + superannuation.
• Positions are casual and on an as needs basis. Applications will be retained on file to fill vacancies within our casual pool as they arise.

Please note: Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15-18 years of age are paid in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award. Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information, please see Council’s Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and high-quality tennis coaching sessions for juniors and adults.
• Assist with the delivery of Tennis Australia programs (e.g., Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis).
• Liaise with Tennis Team leader on all issues relating to Coaching Sessions / Tennis Programs.
• Encourage player development, technique improvement, and enjoyment of the game.
• Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
• Liaise with parents, players, and staff to ensure clear communication and quality service.
• Support tennis centre events, competitions, and holiday clinics as required.
• Ensure the quality of coaching is of a consistently high standard.
• Participate in regular in-house training sessions and staff meetings.
• Maintain currency of qualifications relevant to the position.
• Complete other reasonable duties or tasks as required with consultation from the Wagga Leisure Tennis Head Coach.

What you will need to succeed:

• Tennis Australia Coach Membership (Junior Development or Club Professional level, or equivalent accreditation).
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• Current CPR Certificate or proof of enrolment in course.
• Current First Aid Certificate or proof of enrolment in course.
• National Police Check Clearance.
• NSW Working With Children Check Clearance.

Skills and experience

• Experience relevant to the role including the delivery of programs.
• Solid communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills including highly developed customer service skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Demonstrated understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health & Safety requirements relevant to the role including risk assessment of activities and tasks.
• Ability to work weekends and spread of hours in accordance with rostering / programming arrangements.

This role involves child-related work and is subject to NSW child protection legislation. A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC), issued by the NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian, is required. Candidates must provide their WWCC number for verification. For further information, visit – https://www.ocg.nsw.gov.au

What is next?

Please provide an updated copy of your Cover Letter and Resume by selecting ‘apply’.

Applications will be retained on file to fill vacancies as required. You will be contacted regarding next steps if your application is successful.

If you would like more information, please contact Breanna Wendt, Wagga Leisure Programs Team Leader on 02 6926 9384.

As part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks such as full-functional medical assessment and professional reference checks will be conducted in line with requirements of the position.

All preferred candidates for this position will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with a criminal record are not discouraged from applying for the position. Each application will be considered on its merit.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life. This includes women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with a disability, veterans, sexually and gender diverse people, people with lived experience and people of all ages.