About the role

Nick Evans Tennis x The Ark Haberfield is seeking an experienced High Performance Tennis Coach to join our team in Haberfield. This is a multi-faceted role, with an immediate start. You will be responsible for providing high-intensity coaching sessions for our clients, who are some of the nation's top performing junior female athletes.

This position requires a high-energy individual with a growth mindset, strong leadership capabilities, and strong passion for player development.

Essential skills

Extensive experience working with elite junior athletes as well as player program management.

Proven experience in coaching and mentoring elite high performance junior athletes, including a strong knowledge of the Australian Junior Tour and the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors.

A strong playing background, ideally formally ATP / WTA ranked, or high level NCAA (DI).

Must be a Tennis Australia coach member & have a current Working with Children Check, Police Check and First Aid certification.

What you'll be doing

Deliver highly engaging and high intensity coaching and hitting sessions for our junior athletes, including mandatory physical and dynamic warm ups.

Liaise with management to understand the players key development priorities and training goals, ensuring to follow each individual player's periodised plan.

Assist with developing high performance squad programs and new player programs.

Strong communication, sales and interpersonal skills are a must.

Attend national ranking tournaments and ITF events to support players when required.

Hours of Work:

30-38 hours per week, with weekend work required.

The coach must be reliable, enthusiastic, willing to learn and grow and motivated to build and grow relationships with all students, parents and stakeholders.

What We Offer:

Highly competitive salary for the right candidate, negotiable based on experience and past results.

Sign-on bonus.

Annual KPI bonus.

To apply, please follow the 'Apply' link, or you may submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and suitability to this role directly to Chantal McConnell (Human Resources & Talent Manager)

[email protected]

About Us:

Nick Evans Tennis has formed a strategic partnership with The Ark Haberfield. We are a leading sports management and coaching agency, dedicated to developing the next generation of elite junior athletes. We have training bases in Sydney, Canberra, China, South Korea, and Hong Kong SAR. We have a proven track record of supporting our clients to achieve their goals, both on and off the court. Our team of experienced coaches, trainers and support staff are committed to providing world-class service and delivering exceptional results.

The Ark Haberfield offers a unique, state-of-the-art training environment that aligns with our vision to develop and produce Australia’s next generation of professional players. Key features include:

A newly resurfaced Plexicushion Prestige court – a rare Grand Slam-grade surface in Sydney

A fully functional TechnoGym, tailored for tennis-specific strength and conditioning, led in collaboration with Jason Oei – one of Australia’s most highly respected Exercise Physiologists, specialising in the development of elite junior tennis athletes

A revolutionary Reformer Pilates studio to enhance core strength, flexibility, and injury prevention

A Contrast Therapy Recovery studio, incorporating an infrared sauna and ice bath for advanced recovery protocols

On-site access to a tennis-specific physiotherapist, and wet weather training options

A central inner-west location, offering convenience for families and athletes across Greater Sydney.

If you're an experienced High Performing Head Coach who is passionate about developing players and helping them reach their full potential, we want to hear from you.