Pure Tennis Ferny Hills is a popular Tennis Centre located on the northside of Brisbane & set in natural bushland and landscaped gardens. 

The centre has 2 Hard Courts and 3 Syn Grass Courts including 8 lined Pickleball Courts with 3 new Padel Courts ready to be constructed shortly on site as well.  Pure Tennis has coaching contracts at a number of local schools in the area & also manages 2 Syn Grass Courts at Wahminda Park which is used for court hire and overflow coaching.

The Centre hosts a Cross Fit Gym, Cafe as well as a number of other small businesses that add to a positive customer experience at Pure Tennis Ferny Hills.  

Pure Tennis now has an opportunity for an experienced Tennis Professional to join our coaching team.

The ideal applicant will have a love of teaching; experience coaching young children, teenagers & adults of varying skill levels; & pride themselves on delivering programs that are the highlight of their students week.

You will be skilled in a range of off court work including coordination and organisation of programs, staff and players. You will demonstrate strong leadership skills and be a good role model & mentor for our junior coach trainees and demonstrate high standards and a great work ethic at all times. You will be a team player who can work autonomously and achieve outcomes in a professional and inclusive manner.

Your role will include a combination of on and off court work Monday to Saturday including:

• Coaching schools, groups, squads & private lessons.
• Management & administration of internal & match play programs.
• Management & administration of players, coaches, staff & key stakeholders.

Responsibilities Include:

• Leading our girls squads and working with Tennis Qld to promote female participation and retention in tennis.
• Leading our match play programs both internal & inter club.
• Leading our holiday programs and programming events and activities for our juniors in the school holiday periods.
• Communicating with Parents & Players and managing our class schedule to accommodate demand and ensure the player pathways are maintained, healthy and accessible each term.
• Leading our staff meetings and working with the team to achieve set goals each term & over the holiday periods.
• Promoting a team mentality at all times.
• Rostering & guiding staff with their off court hours to ensure goals are achieved and our facilities are always kept clean, tidy and safe.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Formal Tennis Coaching Qualifications (TA Development Level 1 Coach equivalent)
• 3yrs + Experience Coaching Tennis
• Pickleball & Padel coaching skills are desirable
• Restringing experience.
• Good Administrational & Computer skills
• 1yr + Experience Leading a team
• Own Car & Drivers License
• Blue Card (or commitment to getting one prior to your start date)
• Current First Aid & CPR Certificate (or commitment to getting one prior to your start date)

Full Time Position will commence Term 1, 2025 however could start on a casual contract prior to Term 1, 2025 if required.

A Full Time remuneration package starting from $65,000 base + bonus scheme and super will be negotiated with the successful applicant, based on the skills & experience you bring to the role.

A Sponsorship Visa may be considered for the right applicant however if you do require sponsorship to work in Australia your closing date to apply for this position will be 31 October 2024.

To apply please send a cover letter detailing how your skills and experience will enable you to be successful in this role as well as your current resume & 3 job references. We will commence interviewing applicants immediately.