Tennis World - Tennis Coach

At Tennis World, tennis is our focus and our passion, and we are committed to ensuring the sport is easy to access, enjoyable to play, and offers engaging programs wherever we operate. Our programs open many doors in growing grassroots participation and offers a fantastic range of programs that combines tennis, fitness, and fun into the one.

To help us in achieving our plans we are looking for a Tennis Coach to join our team at Tennis World Albert Park on a casual basis.

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. 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.

About the role

Tennis World programs include delivering coaching lessons targeted for skill development, social interaction and personal achievement to foster a lifelong enjoyment of tennis. Delivery of the coaching program includes a range of classes including Tennis Hot Shots, Junior Development, and Group Social lessons through to Performance pathways.

The Tennis World Coaching team work to progress all students through the program celebrating personal achievement at each stage of progression. Encouraging students to engage in other programs to test their skills through Fitbit Cardio Tennis, Competitions and Tournaments is essential for long term success.

In this role you will:

• Deliver fun, engaging tennis lessons that help players of all ages and abilities develop their skills and confidence.
• Assist in the delivery of Tennis Hot Shots, Junior Development, Cardio Tennis and holiday programs.
• Provide outstanding customer service to players, parents and members, creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Support senior coaches with lesson preparation, on-court activities and player progression throughout the coaching pathway.
• Contribute to a positive team culture while maintaining high standards of professionalism, safety and presentation.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Tennis Australia Community Coaching Course qualification (or willing to obtain)
• Previous experience coaching across all ages and skill level
• Good understanding of Tennis products and brands, in particular Racquets and string specifications
• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)
• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’s to love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities 
• Tickets to the Australian Open  
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates  
• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking  
• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners 
• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees  
• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 

To Apply

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected].

Applications close 9th August 2026, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

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.

Even if we are not currently advertising the position that you are looking for today, we may be tomorrow. There are a number of ways that you can keep up-to-date with new opportunities as they happen. 

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