Tennis Coach

Role:Tennis Coach

Grade and Salary: Grade 4 24215 - 26707 per annum (pro-rata)

FTE and working pattern: 0.5FTE 17.5hrs per weekprogramme times to be confirmed but are flexible to fit successful candidates(self-employed contract can also be negotiated during recruitment process)

Holiday Entitlement: 28 days annual leaveplus 9 buildings closed days (and Christmas Eve when it falls on a weekday) (pro-rata)

Purpose of Role

Oriam is looking to appoint an enthusiastic tennis coach who is passionate about coaching on a programme at our six court facility.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Delivery of Oriam tennis coaching sessions as per programme and coaching curriculum.
2. Record attendance at classes and fill out necessary paperwork for Go Learn.
3. As per LTA requirements attend regular CPD to develop skills and experiences.

Essential & Desirable Criteria

Essential

1. Qualified to LTA Level 2 Coaching Award.
2. Accredited to LTA Accredited.
3. Proven experience in tennis coaching possessing the personality initiative and energy to take on this key role.
4. Excellent customer service skills through effective communication in a positive influential and timely manner across a range of communications.
5. Commitment to work regular mornings evenings and weekends as per programme schedule.
6. Competent in the use of relevant IT packages.

Desirable

1. Qualified to LTA Level 3
2. Demonstratable commitment to developing personal and technical skills out with main tennis coaching pathway.

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted up to midnight(UK time)on Thursday 13th November 2025.

Pleasesubmit your CV & covering letter via the Heriot-Watt on-line recruitment.

We welcome and will consider flexible working patterns e.g. part-time working and job share options.

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About the Team

Oriam has a vision to be a destination for sport and exercise that is globally recognised for its performance facilities and sports education nationally proud and locally inspiring to our Heriot-Watt community.

Oriam successfully bid for a 4.5million six court indoor tennis centre through theTransforming Scottish Indoor Tennis (TSIT) fund bringing together equal funding from Heriot-Watt LTA and SportScotland to increase participation in tennis. For more info on the project please visit:Tennis at Oriam - Oriam Scotland

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