Regional Tennis Coach

15 hours ago

Hamilton, New Zealand Tennis NZ Full time

**Job Title**: Regional Tennis Coach Location: Waikato Tennis Centre, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

**Organisation**: Kiwi Tennis Hamilton Ltd.

**Employment Type**: Full-time

**Position Overview**
Kiwi Tennis Hamilton Ltd. is looking for a passionate and experienced Regional Tennis Coach to deliver high-performance coaching across a range of competitive squads and school teams. The coach will primarily be based at the Waikato Tennis Centre in Hamilton, a top-tier regional facility featuring 3 indoor and 11 outdoor hardcourts.

This full-time role involves coaching the Waikato Junior and Senior Regional Squads, as well as leading high-performance training for top secondary school 1st teams:

- Hamilton Boys' High School
- St. Paul’s Collegiate
- St. Peter’s, Cambridge

In addition, the coach will travel to tournaments, lead teams at representative fixtures, and play a key role in talent identification and player development in collaboration with clubs and schools across the region. The role will involve both group and private lessons for athletes.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Plan and deliver group and private lessons for the Waikato Junior and Senior Regional Squads.
- Coach and support the Hamilton Boys’ High School, St. Paul’s Collegiate, and St. Peter’s Cambridge 1st Teams through both group and one-on-one sessions.
- Lead and coach teams at regional fixtures, inter school competitions, and national events.
- Travel with players to local and national tournaments, providing match preparation and courtside coaching.
- Collaborate with Pete Hoyland, Director of Tennis, and other regional coaches on planning, session design, and player development.
- Support the talent identification (Talent ID) process within local schools and club-based Kiwi Tennis programmes.
- Maintain strong communication with athletes, families, schools, and club partners.
- Help coordinate performance camps, workshops, and development initiatives.
- Track and report on player progress, attendance, and competition results.

**Key Requirements**
- Minimum ITF Level 1 (or national equivalent)
- Experience coaching junior and senior competitive players, particularly at the school and regional levels.
- Strong leadership in a high-performance tennis environment.
- Ability to coach and manage players during travel and competitions.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
- Excellent planning, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Full NZ driver’s license, current First Aid Certification, and Police Vetting clearance (or willingness to obtain).

**Desirable Attributes**
- Knowledge of Tennis NZ performance pathways and school tennis structures.
- Background in representative team coaching at the regional or national level.
- A growth-focused, collaborative coaching approach with a commitment to long-term player development.

**What We Offer**
- A full-time position with Kiwi Tennis Hamilton Ltd.
- Primarily based at the Waikato Tennis Centre, with access to 3 indoor and 11 outdoor hardcourts
- Opportunities to work with elite school and regional squads
- Travel and coaching opportunities at national tournaments and events
- Competitive salary and support for ongoing professional development
- A vibrant, supportive, and ambitious tennis environment
- Racquet sponsorship

**How to Apply**

**Applications close**: 14th June 2025

**Start date**: 10th May 2025

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