Level 2 Community Tennis Coach

About the company

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park. We also manage other important public spaces, including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

Your tasks

Working with schools, charities, community organisations and local partners, you will create welcoming opportunities that build confidence, enjoyment and lasting participation in tennis.

Requirements

• An LTA Level 2 or higher tennis coaching qualification
• Experience delivering tennis coaching to children and/or adults
• Experience working with community groups, schools, charities or underrepresented audiences
• A confident, adaptable approach and a passion for creating social impact through sport
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, participant welfare and safe delivery
• Flexibility to work across The Royal Parks in response to programme needs.

What we offer

• A competitive hourly rate of £23.50 per hour (plus 12.1% rolled up holiday pay
• Opportunity to gain experience within a high-profile coaching environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• The chance to work in one of London's most iconic park settings

Other

Safeguarding notice The Royal Parks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk from harm, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and follow the organisation's policies and procedures. The Royal Parks provides an awareness training programme on Safeguarding for all staff, and further in-depth training for those working with children, young people or adults who may be at risk of harm.