Overview
Wagga Leisure Tennis is expanding and seeks self‐motivated, passionate tennis coaching professionals to join the team. In this role you will deliver high‐quality tennis activities to our community.
Remuneration and Employment
The position is casual and on an as‐needed basis. Remuneration is $36.61 gross per hour + superannuation (12%). Applications are kept on file to fill vacancies within our casual pool as they arise.
Rates of pay for all Council employees aged between 15‐18 years are in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023, Clause 32 – Junior and Trainee Employment. For further information see Council's Junior Rates of Pay Fact Sheet.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver engaging, high‐quality tennis coaching sessions for juniors and adults.
* Assist with the delivery of Tennis Australia programs (e.g., Hot Shots, Cardio Tennis).
* Liaise with the Tennis Team Leader on all issues relating to coaching sessions and tennis programs.
* Encourage player development, technique improvement, and enjoyment of the game.
* Foster a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
* Liaise with parents, players, and staff to ensure clear communication and quality service.
* Support tennis centre events, competitions, and holiday clinics as required.
* Ensure the quality of coaching is of a consistently high standard.
* Participate in regular in‐house training sessions and staff meetings.
* Maintain currency of qualifications relevant to the position.
* Complete other reasonable duties or tasks as required with consultation from the Wagga Leisure Tennis Team Leader.
Qualifications
* Tennis Australia Coach Membership (Junior Development or Club Professional level, or equivalent accreditation).
* Class C Driver's Licence.
* Current CPR Certificate or proof of enrolment in a course.
* Current First Aid Certificate or proof of enrolment in a course.
* National Police Check Clearance.
* NSW Working With Children Check Clearance.
Skills and Experience
* Experience relevant to the role including delivery of programs.
* Solid communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills, including highly developed customer‐service skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
* Demonstrated understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity and Work Health & Safety requirements, including risk assessment of activities and tasks.
* Ability to work weekends and spread of hours in accordance with rostering/programming arrangements.
This role involves child‐related work and is subject to NSW child protection legislation. A current NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the NSW Office of the Children's Guardian is required. Candidates must provide their WWCC number for verification.
Council is an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life, including women, men, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse peoples, people with disability, veterans, LGBTQ+ people, people with lived experience, and people of all ages.
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