Junior Pathway Physical Preparation Coach

About the role

Key Accountabilities

Strategy and leadership
- In conjunction with the Lead Physical Preparation Coach, develop and implement a strategy to ensure the optimal physical development of young British tennis players within decentralised programmes.
- Assist in coordinating performance services through the National Performance Pathway (NPP), assuring effective interdisciplinary working at camps, competitions, and selections.
- Support National Academy and NAGP 16U case manager to quality assure the performance support delivery to these player groups
- Support the annual review of Regional Player Development Centre (RPDC) performance support delivery
- Act as main point of contact for their research partnership with Podium Analytics in the areas of exposure, growth and maturation
- Contribute to the implementation of world-class physical assessment and monitoring techniques and policies to guide selection, decision-making, individual development planning and track progress through the pathway
- Oversee the delivery of CPD and connection opportunities for a network of Tennis S&C practitioners working within the British tennis junior pathways
- Develop and deliver coach and parent education content related to the physical development of junior tennis players

Delivery
- Develop and where appropriate deliver Tennis specific group athlete development sessions as part of selected Delivered camps and trips for players between the ages of 11-18
- Develop and where appropriate deliver tennis specific and individualised long term athlete development and injury rehabilitation programmes to identified junior players on the NAGP 16U pathway
- Where required and appropriate provide cover coaching support to other players on the performance pathway
- Where needed, work alongside other physical preparation coaches in the network to accelerate their capability in developing and delivering high quality junior tennis physical preparation programmes

This job specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.

Previous Experience of:

- MSc in S+C or a related field with UKSCA accreditation (or equivalent)
- Proven track record of effective coaching within junior performance sport
- Experience in the design, implementation and monitoring of Programmes for junior and senior athletesDeep knowledge of the concepts and issues linked to growth and maturation in developing athletes
- Experience working in close collaboration with a variety of stakeholders and a number of Teams or Individual athletes concurrently
- Experience of operating in an interdisciplinary team, with sustained experience of working with physiotherapy, medical, physiological and nutrition disciplines
- Satisfactory Barred DBS check
- Experience of tennis / racket based sports (desirable, not essential)

Their Benefits

What they can offer you

They are proud of the range of benefits they can provide:

- Retail discounts from brands including Adidas, Dunlop, Crew Clothing, AMC & many more
- 25 days of annual leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Free use of their Gym, Tennis & Padel courts and access to various sporting clubs upon joining
- Priority access to their colleague ticket offers for all their Major Events, including Wimbledon
- You will be eligible to receive life assurance cover up to the value of three times your basic annual salary (more depending on your role)
- Private Healthcare cover
- An Employee Assistance Programme that offers anonymous and confidential, emotional, and practical support 24/7 for you and your immediate family
- Pension (up to 10% contribution from employer)
- Cycle-to-Work scheme, eye care vouchers and season ticket loans
- Free parking & bike racks at the National Tennis Centre, plus electric vehicle charging points
- Staff lockers and discount on all food purchased at their Deuce Café
- Social activities all year round which encourage you to get to know your fellow colleagues