Performance Tennis Coach (CC13847) – Bath, BA2 7AY
Become part of our team at TeamBath Tennis!
We are looking to appoint an individual who reflects our values of inspiration, integrity, excellence, flexibility, self-improvement and teamwork.
Based in our inspiring Sports Training Village, TeamBath Tennis provide activities, services and facility provision to students, university staff, the local community and to high performance athletes.
About the role
You will work alongside the Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) Head Coach to plan, deliver and oversee the coaching programme for players within the RPDC. There will also be cross-over with the Head of the 18U academy and the Head of the 10U program, to work with players in those age groups.
Responsibilities include developing the competitive, technical, physical and psychological aspects of each player’s game and working towards their long-term tennis development and educational goals. The long term aim is to produce and develop players to compete internationally at the junior, university and senior stages.
About you
You will manage and develop excellent relations with the LTA and a range of other stakeholders. There is also a responsibility to interact and enhance all areas of the TeamBath tennis program.
As a Level 3 performance coach, you will have experience and credibility in performance tennis, as well as someone who:
- brings passion, care and dedication to developing both individuals and tennis players.
- is capable of being organised with off court responsibilities such as goal setting and tournament planning.
- can be flexible in working hours and travel to tournaments when required.
Further information
This is a full-time role, working 36.5 hours per week, however, you will be required to travel certain weeks and work weekends throughout the year at domestic and international tournaments.
An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.
For an informal discussiona bout the role please contact Ian MacDonald, Head of Performance Tennis (jim21@bath.ac.uk) or Chris Starkey, Head of RPDC (cls96@bath.ac.uk).
We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.
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What we can offer you
We're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:
- Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
- Generous employer contributory pension schemes
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Staff discount at Team Bath gym
- Staff benefits include discounted postgraduate tuition and language courses, alongside a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities such as apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning, and more
- Local discounts, including free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
- A family-friendly workplace
- An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
- Employee assistance services through Health Assured, including access to the Wisdom app
- Relocation allowance
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Be Well at Bath
We’re committed to creating a health-supporting working environment where everyone can thrive and be at their best. We offer a range of resources to enable you to do that from your first day here, including:
- Staff support groups and networks
- A network of Staff Wellbeing Champions
- A suite of tools, resources and frameworks that enable you to be at your best and thrive
Find out more about being at your best at Bath.
Closing Date: 10 Aug 2026
Department: Operations & Facilities Support
Salary: £38,784 to £46,049
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