Level 1 and Level 2 Tennis Coaching Assistants
What do we want?
Host Organisations
Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
Role Titles
Tennis Coaching Assistant (Level 1)
Tennis Coaching Assistant (Level 2)
Description
The LTA are looking for additional level 1 and 2 Tennis Coaching
Assistants to work on Community Tennis sessions across the Leeds area.
This will include supporting community programmes in West Yorkshire
including parks, leisure centres, club community programmes, and ‘Great
British Tennis Weekend’ events.
While we are open to applications for Level 1 and 2 Coaching Assistants,
our priority is to recruit additional Level 2 assistants to lead activity
This is a unique opportunity to be involved in developing new Tennis
provision across Leeds, gain a Tennis coaching qualification and a
valuable experience as a pathway into a Tennis coaching career.
Potential hours
required
Pattern and Rate of
Pay and Training
Details
 Voluntary position delivering Community Tennis sessions in West
Yorkshire during 2015, for a minimum of:
o 20 hours for Level 2 posts.
o 15 hours for Level 1 posts
 In return for their voluntary hours Tennis Coaching Assistants will be
part funded to attend a Level 1 or Level 2 Tennis Coaching
Qualification.
 Following the voluntary hours it is anticipated you will be able to
continue to support Community or Club Tennis programmes in West
Yorkshire – this could potentially be paid or unpaid work.
 Available to attend one of the relevant coaching courses – currently
available course dates are:
o Level 1 – 17/18 Oct & 15 Nov (John Charles Centre, Leeds)
o Course dates at Leeds Becket University will be released in
August.
Person Specification
Skills:
 Good communication
 Organised with good time management
 Good people skills and ability to work with children and adults
Knowledge:
 A basic understanding of Tennis
 Awareness of Tennis participation products
Desirable experience of:
 Assisting in the planning and delivery of Tennis in a participation
session progressing to a club environment
 Coaching a wide range of ages and abilities
 Additionally, those applying for the Level 2 posts must hold a Level 1
Tennis coaching qualification or the ability to fast track (i.e. PE
teacher or L3 coach in another sport and tennis ability)
Desirable Prerequisites
/Qualifications
 Safeguarding & Protecting Children, Emergency First Aid
 Success applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check
Responsible to
 LTA Regional Tennis Participation Manager and a specified Tennis
Mentor appointed by the LTA for the programme
The Offer
What Will This Opportunity Provide You With?
The experience you
will gain
 Coaching experience, group management, motivating young adults to
participate in sport, knowledge of Tennis products and coaching
schemes, progressive learning, working as an individual and as part of a
team, working under the supervision of a mentor coach.
 An opportunity to progress into a Tennis Club Coach including key
contacts in the club and LTA.
Qualifications you will
attain:
 Either a Level 1 Tennis Coaching Assistant qualification (75% funded) or
a Level 2 Tennis Coaching Assistant qualification (50% funded)
Additional information
which might be of
interest:
 After completing the course, as well as undertaking your volunteer
hours, we will promote your availability to Tennis Clubs and other
organisations in West Yorkshire so you can apply for the paid
opportunities that arise.
 There will also be opportunities to progress to the level 2 Tennis
coaching qualification or the LTA’s Tennis Scholarship Programme in
Leeds.
Expenses
None provided
Application Process &
Further Information
 To apply for this post please complete the application form or for further
information please contact:
Les Ford, Coaching Development Manager, West Yorkshire Sport
Tel: 0113 393 9950
les.ford@wysport.co.uk
Deadline for applications: 5pm Friday 3rd July 2015