ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Tennis Coach will be responsible for planning and implementing enjoyable, age and skill appropriate coaching programs and will contribute to the development of the Cranbrook Tennis program.

Sports coaches actively support the mission and values of Cranbrook School in developing and mentoring our students to reach their potential as athletes and young people. Your role involves developing and improving the physical skills, decision making abilities and positive sporting behaviours of our students to enable them to successfully compete within school-based competitions and beyond.

This is a full-time position in term time with some additional days to be worked in student vacation periods.

ABOUT YOU

You have a demonstrated record of being a dynamic and successful coach in your chosen sport, and be enthusiastic, patient and focused on technique.

Possessing excellent communication skills, you have the ability to engage with all stakeholders in a responsive and inclusive manner.

You are an excellent communicator, creative, and able to work well with students, parents and other teachers. You are committed to continual professional development and reflection, and have a genuine interest in the growth of young people.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tennis Australia coaching qualification (minimum Junior Development/Club Professional Coach accreditation)
• Demonstrated experience coaching players across a range of levels and age groups (junior to senior school level)
• Experience managing teams for Inter-school competitions, tournaments and external fixtures
• Ability to develop and implement programs set by the Director of Sport P-12 and the Head of Sport - Tennis
• An active interest in and commitment to the promotion of youth sport
• Ability to role model effective behaviours while acknowledging professional boundaries
• Ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner
• Demonstrated knowledge of high-performance best practice, including awareness of developing trends in coaching technique, skill development and program growth
• A level of mobility that supports the ability to respond to a first aid / behavioural incident
• Strong physical, mental and emotional health to deal with the required demands and responsibilities of the role
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications
• A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• A demonstrated understanding of child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Experience in an Independent school setting or school sporting environment will be advantageous.

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Cranbrook is an Anglican, independent day and boarding school, Pre-school to Year 12.

Our vision is to be a world class school which encourages and enables all of our students to explore, enjoy and fulfil their potential. We lead our students to discover and make the most of their talents, to thrive in, and love the pursuit of, excellence. As a school we energise the educational environment by offering a rich and distinctive schooling both within and beyond the curriculum and give powerful pastoral support. Cranbrook builds resilience and confidence so that each student can face the challenges of the twenty-first century with personal confidence, intellectual versatility, academic hunger and optimism.

Cranbrook is an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, and is accredited as an IB Continuum School, offering the PYP, MYP and IB Diploma Programme.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.  

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.