Loughborough University National Tennis Academy

3 weeks ago

Loughborough, United Kingdom Loughborough University Full time

Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) is a transformational environment for elite junior international tennis players and forms part of the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Player Pathway, targeted at developing a greater number of professional players inside the senior top 100 in both the Men’s and Women’s game. The individualized, pro-style, interdisciplinary training environment tailored specifically to prepare players for the demands of professional tennis supports players between the ages of 14-18 years old (as young as 11 in exceptional circumstances).

Our philosophy is centred around providing accelerated progress and where whole chapters of development can be turned, as well as pages. Our mission is to develop Great People, Great Performers and Great Tennis Players, through high player-care and valuing the pursuit of excellence. We are a National Tennis Academy aimed at taking players on their journey to the top of U18 International Tennis and supporting their progress beyond through a quality academic experience, coaching excellence, leading performance support and unrivalled training and competition programmes.

Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) is looking for a full-time Academy Coach to support the delivery of world-class coaching provision to elite, junior tennis players. The purpose of this role is:

- To assist the Head Coaches in the development and implementation of a world class and transformative player development programme, to produce an oversupply of players who upon departing LUNTA meet the Pro Scholarship Programme (PSP) selection criteria and have potential to be inside the top 100 by nurturing both the athlete and person.
- To provide inspirational and world class coaching to all players within the National Academy programme and take individual responsibility and accountability for the coaching and development of a number of identified players within the Academy.

**Key responsibilities**:

- To deliver coaching and work as a part of an interdisciplinary team to help optimise the National Academy players' long term development, meet PSP selection criteria and prepare the athletes for a successful transition into senior tennis.
- To plan and deliver world class coaching to individual players, squads and groups throughout the year at various locations; including at base, training camps, tournaments (domestic or international) or remotely when required. This includes but is not limited to leading, coordinating, communicating and implementing:

- _Individual Development Plans (IDP’s) incorporating academic and holistic development_
- _Goal setting and reviews_
- _Annual and periodised schedules (including tournaments, weekly and daily plans)_
- _Tracking and monitoring of player development_
- _Attendance at tournaments and camps where appropriate and required_
- _Leading National Academy trips, events, camps, recruitment days_
- Parent education - building excellent working relationships to enhance player development and ensure parents are informed and appropriately involved in decisions made._
- Through the delivery of an athlete centred and coach led interdisciplinary player development approach, you will be responsible for the successful integration of all disciplines within the aim, plan, do, review approach in order to deliver an industry recognised development plan, which emphasises player, academic and holistic development.
- At all times conduct yourself with the highest integrity and in accordance with the values of Loughborough University, acting as an ambassador for the National Academy programme and Loughborough Sport.
- To assist the Head Coaches in driving and implementing the National Academy values and player development philosophy; and embedding a culture of proactivity and excellence across the programme to successfully achieve the National Academy objectives.
- Duty of care and safeguarding of our players and staff is of the highest priority to LUNTA. As such this person will assist the Head Coaches and work with the IDT to ensure policies are clearly communicated. Whilst going over and above to provide support and assistance to parents, staff and players through a planned and effectively implemented programme which visibly values and emphasises personal development and engages parents in the decision-making process.
- To work closely with the LTA performance team, Loughborough Sport Performance staff and key stakeholders to share best practice, stay abreast of the latest research and developments within coaching and sport science, learn and continually seek out ways to drive improvements and inform delivery.

There is an expectation to work unsocial hours at times, including evenings and weekends. There is also an expectation of regular domestic and international travel. A competitive salary will be confirmed on offer of the appointment.

**Friday 14 July 2023**

Interview dates:
**Thursday 3 and Friday 4 August 2023*

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