The Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre Inc – Wendouree VIC
Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre is located in Wendouree, Ballarat with 12 hard courts, 6 synthetic clay courts and 6 hot shot courts. All courts have lighting. BRTC facilitates many social, developmental and competitive playing opportunities.
BRTC seeks continual improvement – striving for better facilities, closer connection to community, value for sponsors and provides a supportive and inclusive environment for participants, members and guests to achieve their full potential.
Primary Purpose of Role
This position is responsible for the ongoing management and financial sustainability of BRTC and to ensure its operations aligns with the club's mission and vision. This includes ensuring that BRTC continues to develop into a centre that is welcoming, safe, inclusive, innovative, community focused and socially connected.
The role also is responsible for promoting the benefits of participation in tennis for the benefit of the club, club members and general public including schools and other community groups.
Success in this role would mean that BRTC continues to be financially secure and is viewed throughout the local and state community as a centre that develops and supports regional, state and national level tennis players. Success would also mean that appropriate activity has grown membership and community involvement in the tennis centre.
Key Relationships:
Internal –
Club Committee
Coaches
Members (adult and children)
External –
City of Ballarat
Other affiliation clubs
Sport & Recreation Victoria
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Develop, present and implement business plans to ensure financial security of the club including payments of accounts and invoicing of club memberships and competitions.
Ensure appropriate management of day to day activities of the centre including but not limited to stocking of kiosk and bar, some cleaning of facilities and overseeing court maintenance.
Planning, development and implementation of programs including but not limited to;
Junior
Member Competitions
Tennis Victoria Competitions
School holiday
Fitness
Other Competition programs
Coaching players of all levels and collaborate with other BRTC coaches to provide best coaching and environment to all players. Expected to participate in all on court programs.
Develop program targeting membership growth
Engage, communicate and manage relationships with all relevant stakeholders
Community Engagement Program including School Programs
Player Tournament support including travelling with teams to other competitions.
Maintaining a strong community atmosphere and promote tennis with all families and individuals in any club activities.
Seek grants and sponsorship opportunities
Management of website and other social media platforms
Act as a tournament Director for all BRTC tournaments
Key Qualities & Attributes
Demonstrated passion for player development
Aligned with BRTC values, philosophy and standards
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Knowledge of modern coaching practices and player development
Well organised and strong attention to detail
Self-starter with initiative and ability to set clear priorities and meet deadlines
The ability and desire to participate with juniors in points tournaments if required.
Structured and positive approach to lesson delivery with extensive use of video playback and other tools within lessons.
Strong customer service outlook, collaborating with all club members and committee, staff and various users of the Club.
Reliable, trustworthy, professional, and passionate.
Great communication enabling effective engagement with players, parents, and colleagues alike.
Qualifications and Experience:
Experience:
Necessary –
Minimum of seven years of Coaching experience
Minimum of two years of coaching experience with performance players
Relevant certification from a recognised tennis coaching association (or willingness to obtain).
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Prepared to work flexible hours including working on evenings, weekends and school holidays
Have a current Tennis Australia coaching membership or willingness and ability to obtain.
Preferred –
Finance skills
Played tennis at a very high competitive level
Experience with offering tournament support
On Offer:
Base Salary of $73,600 to $75,000 + superannuation
Extra earnings available for coaching after payment of court hire based on hours of usage
Dynamic and supportive work environment.
LOCATION
Ballarat Regional Tennis Centre
EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Full Time
START DATE
01 April 2025
APPLICATIONS CLOSE
31 December 2024
QUALIFICATIONS
Club Professional (Level 2) Coach. Must be a Tennis Australia coach member or be able to provide proof of adequate insurance, qualification, Working With Children Checks and First Aid certification.
APPLY/CONTACT
All interested coaches please apply to Rob Benoit, Venue Manager.
E: ******
T: 03 5338 1***
Summary of role requirements:
Flexible hours available
More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Expected salary: $75,000 per year
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