About the role
This is a full-time Lead Coach role based at Portcullis Tennis Club in Wallingford. You will lead and grow the club's established coaching programme, delivering Youth and adult group sessions from beginners through to competitive players, alongside a supportive local coaching team.
You will also support our wider network of clubs and venues across South Oxfordshire, helping coaches and programmes there to grow.
Alongside the core group programme there are opportunities for individual coaching, holiday camps, school sessions, Free Park Tennis and community events, so you can build your own coaching business as the role grows. The role starts in December 2026 or January 2027.
What you will do
- Lead and grow the coaching programme at Portcullis Tennis Club, catering for all ages and abilities
- Deliver a minimum of 25 hours of core group coaching a week and be available for individual coaching
- Lead the coaching team at Portcullis, supporting and mentoring newer coaches
- Support coaches and programmes across our South Oxfordshire network
- Grow programme numbers and court usage, working with the club committee, members and parents
- Support promotions, open days, holiday camps and community events
- Review programme quality and results regularly and adapt where necessary
What you will need
- Trained as an LTA Youth coach
- Experience coaching children aged 4 to 17 and adults, in groups and one to one
- Experience working with tennis clubs and the LTA
- A strong customer service ethos and a professional, reliable manner
- The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team, and to be a role model for players
- Confidence using booking software, including ClubSpark
- A passion for the game and a commitment to keep learning and improving
Nice to have
- Experience promoting coaching programmes in local communities and schools
- A full driving licence and access to a car
Hours and pay
- Hours: Full-time, with 25 hours of core group coaching a week delivered Monday to Saturday across 47 weeks of the year, mainly evenings and weekends, plus individual coaching, holiday camps and community events
- Pay: £40,000+ a year, based on your coach level and programme occupancy (reviewed quarterly), plus you keep all income from individual coaching
- Contract: Full-time, offered as either employed (PAYE) or self-employed, whichever suits you
- Location: Portcullis Tennis Club, Wallingford, with support across South Oxfordshire
Why work with National Tennis
We exist to develop, educate and inspire more people into tennis by helping venues and coaches thrive. We are a nonprofit that reinvests in the game.
- A personal development plan for every team member
- In-house CPD and LTA qualification support
- Kit from our partners adidas and Tecnifibre
Safeguarding and inclusion
National Tennis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. This role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check, and you will complete our safeguarding training before you start.
We believe in equality and inclusion for people of all origins, identities and backgrounds, and we welcome applications from everyone.
How to apply
Apply online using the button on this page by 30 November 2026. Most roles take two to three weeks from application to offer.
