Tennis Support Officer
(Lead Coach- Participation)
Regional Pool and Tennis Centre
Grade 5 £21,970 - £24,719
37 hours – Fulltime
(Employee benefits include access to local government pension scheme, competitive annual leave entitlement, flexi time and agile working, employee health and fitness membership, and discounted food and beverage in Newport Live facilities for all our employees)
Newport Live is an award winning not for profit sport, leisure and cultural trust; and registered UK Charity with an excellent track record of delivering innovative programmes and services to our communities and residents that ‘inspire people to be happier and healthier’.
We are looking to recruit a suitably qualified Tennis Support Officer to join our award-winning Tennis Development Team based at the Regional Pool and Tennis Centre.
You will be a pivotal member of the team in maintaining effective and high-quality tennis programmes. On court coaching will form a large part of the role whereby leading the delivery of Newport’s Mini Tennis, adults, and school’s tennis programmes. You will also be required to support programme administration and planning where required.
You will hold a minimum of an LTA Level 3 Qualification, demonstrating ability to deliver high quality tennis lessons to young people and adults across a wide range of abilities. Due to delays in coach education courses, we welcome applications from experienced level 2 coaches who are working towards a level 3 qualification.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosing and Barring Service (DBS) check.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Newport Live enquiries on 01633 656757
and ask to speak with Luke Difranco, Tennis Manager, or email luke.difranco@newportlive.co.uk
Application Process
You can download an application form and job description via the Newport LIVE website www.newportlive.co.uk alternatively they are available via e-mail request from jobs@newportlive.co.uk
Please return the completed application forms to jobs@newportlive.co.uk
Closing date for applications: Sunday 1st May 2022
Interviews will be held: Week Commencing 9th May 2022