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Employer: Tennis Australia
Position: Tennis Coaches - Tennis World Coaching Pathway Program
About the Program
The Tennis World Coaching Pathway Program aims to attract the next generation of passionate
and enthusiastic coaches looking for that sort after opportunity to work for a National Sports
organisation. Sports Management or Sports Science students who are willing to challenge their
thinking, apply their skills and develop their careers in a fast-paced and fun environment.
Selected students will be offered a casual coaching position with Tennis Australia, giving them
the opportunity to learn from some of the best coaches in the country in one of our world class
Tennis World facilities. As a Tennis Australia employee, students will have the opportunity to
explore various career pathways within our sport and take on internship opportunities in areas
such as High Performance, Athlete Services, Facility Management and Marketing, along with
endless opportunities to be a part of the Australian Open each year.
At Tennis World we are passionate about coaching and hope that through our pathway program
we can open the door for aspiring coaches and university students, giving them the opportunity
to access and thrive from the many opportunities that exist in tennis.
Program Overview
• The Program aims to attract coaches or undergraduate students with a desire to work in
sport and be trained in the field of tennis coaching
• The program addresses the key area of making coaching a compelling career opportunity
and a legitimate professional pathway
• Through our coaching pathway program, we hope to attract, educate and develop the
next generation of coaches and sports management professionals by offering an entry
point to one of Australia’s most recognised National Sports organisations
• Selected students will be offered an ongoing casual employment contract with Tennis
Australia as a Tennis Coach
• Students will be trained and mentored by some of the best coaches in the country and
given every opportunity to succeed through our tailored career development plans
• As a Tennis Australia employee, selected students will have the opportunity to explore
various career pathways within our sport and take on internship opportunities as part of
their studies
• We also have some exciting staff benefits available to all selected students
Position Details
As a Tennis Coach at Tennis Australia, successful applicants will become part of the Tennis World
coaching team and offered a tailored career development plan. They will be trained and
mentored by some of the best tennis coaches in the country and given every opportunity to
succeed through our coach development program. Once inducted, they will receive regular shifts
within our adult and junior coaching programs, tennis camps, cardio tennis and social
competitions, along with opportunities to take on additional work in front of house operations
and administration.
Position Start Date: June/July 2021
Application Process
Applications can be made through the Tennis Australia careers page here.
Selection Process
Applications will be reviewed as received and shortlisted for interviews in June. Successful
applicants will be announced at the end of June.