THE TENNIS COACH IS A KEY MEMBER OF A FORWARD-THINKING AND AMBITIOUS SPORTS DEPARTMENT. THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL SUPPORT WITH THE SCHOOL’S VISION OF GAINING NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND COMPETING AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• Support the aims and objectives of the Mill Hill Education Group
• Comply with the Mill Hill School Foundation Health and Safety Policy
• Promote the general progress, wellbeing, and safety of all pupils you coach
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils during coaching sessions, fixtures, training camps, and offsite activities
• Be an outstanding ambassador for Mill Hill Sport, modelling the values of the Games programme: Fit for Life and Fit for Performance
• Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and high-performing coaching culture
• Work positively within a framework of professional development, feedback, and training
• Attend key wholeschool events such as Open Mornings, sports tournaments, and Foundation Day

CORE TENNIS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality tennis coaching sessions within timetabled Games lessons and in the extra-curricular programme for pupils aged 13–18
• Run or assist in running a school tennis squad
• Lead coaching sessions, matches, fixtures, and training blocks (including officiating where required)
• Assist the Head of Tennis in delivering a high-level pre-season training programme for the Summer term
• Keep up to date with the latest trends in tennis coaching, athlete development, and training methodology, incorporating these into Mill Hill’s tennis strategy
• Support the Head of Tennis in providing video and performance analysis for teams and individual players
• Work with the Head of Tennis to deliver a coach education programme for tennis coaches across the Foundation
• Promote Mill Hill Tennis across London and the surrounding area, raising the profile of the programme
• Help increase the number and quality of talented tennis players applying for 11+, 13+, and 16+ sports scholarships

PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE

• Oversee team and squad selection, tracking player progression and maintaining accurate records
• Contribute to the development of Scholars through collaboration with the Performance Team (S&C, nutrition, psychology, sports therapy)
• Assist with early morning, lunchtime, or afterschool tennis and performance sessions where required
• Support the holistic development of players through guidance on training habits, recovery, wellbeing, and performance behaviours
• Contribute to educational workshops for tennis athletes on topics such as mindset, nutrition, preparation, and performance expectations

EQUIPMENT & ADMINISTRATION

• Assist the Head of Tennis in maintaining, organising, and auditing all tennis equipment, including balls, rackets, ball machines, and court resources
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks linked to coaching, fixtures, tournaments, and programme delivery
• Report concerns regarding incidents, fire, loss, theft, damage, or irregularities
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings related to tennis

SAFEGUARDING & CONDUCT

• Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with pupils
• Ensure safe and effective management of all coaching sessions, adhering to school safeguarding and risk assessment protocols

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carry out all duties reasonably requested by the Head of Tennis, Director of Sport, or Head of Mill Hill School
• Maintain a flexible approach to working hours in line with a busy sporting calendar

KEY INFORMATION

SALARY

£35p/h

HOURS

10-12 p/w. Midweek training sessions & Saturday matches during summer term

CONTRACT TYPE

Zero Hours

REPORTING TO

Katie Newell – Head of Tennis

START DATE

Monday 13 April

LIKELY WORKING HOURS

Monday: 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday: 2.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday: 3.30pm-5.00pm
Saturday – AM Fixtures

Dependent on midweek fixtures and availability