It's an exciting time for tennis in Australia and we have ambitious plans to continue to grow the game from grassroots through to Grand Slam. We believe that playing makes life better and our goal is to make tennis more accessible, to more people, more often. To help us achieve this we are looking for aCompetitive Play Leadto join our participation team at Tennis ACT on a full-time, permanent basis.About the roleReporting to the Regional Tennis Manager, in this role you will be responsible for organising, administering, and delivering tournaments, events, and competitions on behalf of Tennis ACT. In this role you will:Lead the successful organisation and delivery of major tournaments and eventsServe as the primary contact for tournament support, addressing all software-related enquiriesConduct informative Tournament Director Workshops for regional organisersProvide operational and logistical support during Pro Tour and major participation eventsCollaborate with the marketing team to drive promotions and publicity for competitive playCoordinate Tennis ACT Competitive Play opportunities including team entries, grading, draws, results, finals, and communication with clubs and playersDevelop and maintain a comprehensive Competitive Play calendar for coaches, clubs, associations, and schoolsAbout youTo be successful in this role you will:Previous tennis experience is highly desirableStrong administrative and organisational skills, including computer literacy, budgeting, record keeping and report writingInterpersonal ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with a diverse range of stakeholdersStrong presentation and communication skills both in one-on-one and public speaking situationsHold (or be willing to obtain) a currentPolice CheckandWorking with Children CheckPreparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work and travel associated with Tennis ACTWhat's in it for you?Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunitiesHealth and wellbeing activities through our Thrive programFlexible working practices & free car parkingAustralian Open and summer of tennis ticketsAbility to apply for Superbox tickets for Melbourne Park eventsSalary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partnersOnsite free gym access & tennis facilities at the world class Next Gen Canberra and Canberra Tennis CentreTo ApplyIf you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you! For more information and a copy of the position description, pleaseclick here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.At Tennis, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion and sexual orientation. Tennis encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.
