Team Lead, Wheelchair Tennis

6 months ago

South West London, United Kingdom International Tennis Federation Full time

**_From Playground to Podium: _**_As an organisation the ITF has a significant influence in tennis. We _
- are involved in everything from inspiring grassroots initiatives to elite international competitions _
- and all that falls in between. We have a touchpoint at every stage of a player’s career across all _
- levels and formats of tennis. From grassroots campaigns to the Davis and Billie Jean King Cup _
- podium, the ITF is engaged and committed to delivering tennis for future generations._

**ITF ROLE OVERVIEW
**JOB TITLE**:Team Lead, Wheelchair Tennis
**DEPARTMENT**:Tours & Player Pathway (Wheelchair Tennis)
**REPORTING TO**:Head, Sport Science & Pathway (Wheelchair Tennis)
**LOCATION**: Roehampton, South-West London (role may involve international
travel)

We work to a hybrid model requiring a mandatory minimum of 3 days working in the office
based in Roehampton, London and as part of this, Mondays and Tuesdays are ‘anchor days’
where all staff are obliged to work from the office.

**International Tennis Federation (ITF) is the world governing body of tennis**. Founded in 1913, its
purpose is to ensure the long-term growth and sustainability of the sport, delivering tennis for
future generations in association with its 213 member nations. The ITF oversees the rules and
regulations that govern international and national competition.

The ITF is responsible for the worldwide development of tennis through its highly regarded
Development Programme, its Science and Technical department which monitors equipment and
technology, and its Officiating department which oversees the education and advancement of
officials. The ITF is the owner and rightsholder of the two largest annual international team
competitions in tennis, Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup by Gainbridge and manages the Olympic
and Paralympic Tennis Events on behalf of the IOC and IPC. The ITF organises over 1,500 weeks of
men’s, women’s and junior tournaments on the ITF World Tennis Tour, ITF Beach Tennis Tour,
UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and the ITF Masters Circuit. The ITF upholds the highest standards
of integrity and is a partner in the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

**Overview of Department**:
The Wheelchair Tennis department is responsible for all aspects of wheelchair tennis at an
international level. Activities include the organisation of the Wheelchair Tennis Event at the
Paralympic Games, the BNP Paribas World Team Cup, the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, the
UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour, classification and the development of wheelchair tennis for
adults and juniors worldwide.

**The Role**:
The Team Lead, Wheelchair (Player Pathway), will work closely with the Head, Wheelchair Sports
Science & Player Pathway to lead the identification, development, and implementation of strategic
projects that enhance the wheelchair tennis player pathway. This role is central to the innovation
and delivery of junior wheelchair tennis programmes in collaboration with global partners, aiming
to increase the number of players throughout the pathway.

Positioned within the ITF Wheelchair Sports Science & Player Pathway team, the role will help to
drive forward the ITF’s strategy for wheelchair tennis - Roadmap 2030 - and support the wider
ITF Wheelchair team's objectives for the benefit of the entire wheelchair tennis community. The
role requires a proactive approach to sport development and project management, with emphasis
on stakeholder engagement across the international wheelchair tennis landscape.

Occasional travel worldwide, sometimes for extended periods and over weekends, is a requisite
part of this role to effectively implement and support initiatives and programmes developed.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the collection and analysis of reliable and groundbreaking insight into the wheelchair

tennis player pathway worldwide. Utilise data-driven strategies to inform decision-making
and strategic planning, ensuring a player-centred approach that optimises player
experience and performance.
- Support the Head, Wheelchair Sports Science & Player Pathway to develop and implement

a strategic investment strategy that provides a robust funding and support framework to
grow the game.
- Oversee funding initiatives aimed at supporting targeted players, regions, and National

Associations to convert opportunities into tangible growth.
- Design and execute specific development projects for targeted growth areas within the

wheelchair tennis community to enhance the player pathway.
- Establish and enhance a junior pathway programme that facilitates the increase in junior

players and the development of the next generation of professional wheelchair tennis
players.
- Act as the primary point of contact for the ITF Wheelchair team's interactions with the

internal ITF Development department and Development Officers, to ensure strategic
alignment across all initiatives.
- Regularly report on the progress of strategic projects and pr

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