Head of Coaching — Tennis in Merton
Wimbledon & Borough of Merton
£40,000 + bonuses | Full-time | Starting November 2025
Due to the exciting development of 12 brand new resurfaced park tennis sites, Tennis in Merton is creating a new leadership role for a Head of Coaching to drive forward its borough-wide tennis programme. This is a unique opportunity to shape the park's racquets landscape in Merton, working closely with the Operations Manager to grow participation, inspire the next generation of coaches, and create clear pathways for players of all levels.
Key Responsibilities
* Mentor and develop coaching assistants, building the next wave of local tennis coaches. Recruit, train, and manage coaching staff while driving programme growth.
* Grow and promote internal socials, mixers, and matchplays to increase engagement and build a strong local tennis community. Work closely to support the Operations Manager, ensuring efficient scheduling, smooth programme delivery, and high-quality standards across all venues.
* Coordinate corporate and sponsorship events, supporting partnerships and visibility.
* Build a performance pathway by linking community coaching with set weekly LTA graded tournaments (starting January 2026).
* Support and strengthen the delivery & content of the wider community tennis structure across schools, parks, and local organisations.Engage with players, parents, and the wider community to provide a high-quality experience.
Candidate Profile
* Minimum 5 years' experience managing a coaching team and experience working with councils, governing bodies, and community partners. LTA Accredited+ Level 4 or 5 (or equivalent)
* Experience mentoring junior coaches, leaders, or assistants, strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Proven success in developing and growing community tennis programmes
* Preferable: Additional Padel and/or Pickleball coaching qualifications
Role Details
* Start date:
October 2025
Salary: £40,000 + performance-related bonuses.
- Full-time (37.5 hours) role even split between
on-court coaching delivering key sessions
and
off-court management/leadership
This is an exciting new opportunity to shape the future of parks tennis in Merton, working in close partnership with the Operations Manager to inspire players of all ages, grow a vibrant internal tennis community, coordinate events and partnerships, and deliver a clear pathway from grassroots participation through to regular competition and performance tennis.