Sylvania Waters Tennis Centre is a passionate tennis centre in the Sutherland Shire which is

dedicated to encouraging people of all ages & standards to participate in playing tennis. We

pride ourselves on delivering high quality tennis lessons, competitions, tennis camps and court

hire at a premier venue.

We are seeking a self driven and experienced Sport Development Officers to join our team

and play a key role in developing the future of tennis within our community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a Sport Development Officer, you will:

Program Development and Training

Drive the development and growth of tennis programs at Sylvania Waters Tennis Centre

Lead tennis training sessions for students of all levels, focusing on skill progression.

Design and implement skill enhancement training exercises to improve overall student/athlete performance.

Implement strategies to increase student participation, retention and progression

Mentor and support our tennis coaches to deliver engaging, effective lessons.

Collaborate with management to design programs.

Sports Development and Community Engagement

Build partnerships with local schools, sporting clubs and community groups

Organise competitions for our players and surrounding community

Coach and mentor students and athletes, focusing on technique and sportsmanship

Support students and athletes in reaching their training goals through structured assessments

Promote and expand tennis programs in the community

Encourage participation of new students by running introductory programs and outreach initiatives.

Event coordination and Administration

Assist in planning, organising and coordination events such as junior competitions, adult competitions, tournaments and holiday camps.

Help train junior and assistant coaches

Supervise players during competitions and events

At all times maintain a positive and supportive training environment

Ensure compliance with safety regulations

Requirements

Minimum 2 years experience in Tennis coaching, sports program development or sports coaching

A diploma or certification in physical education, Sports Management, Sports Science or related field is highly regarded.

Strong background in racquet sports with experience in coaching tennis and training various skill levels, ages and abilities in structured training programs

Ability to train players for participation in local and national tournaments is preferred

Strong administrative skills, organisational skills and excellent with event planning

Great communication and leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor

Works well in a team

A tennis certification is desirable

Police check

Working With Children’s Check (WWCC)

First Aid Certificate & CPR certificate

Salary

$78,000 per annum + Superannuation