National Development Coach - Melbourne

At Tennis Australia, we’re creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone. 

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court. 
 

We’re a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we’d love to hear from you. 
 

We’re committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 
 
About the role 

The National Development Coach – Melbourne is responsible for assisting the National Development Head Coach – Melbourne in leading and delivering a high-performance tennis program in Victoria. This position will positively impact athlete and coach development within the state, through communication, education, integration and support. The role will be responsible for working with Talent and Performance team members in identifying and developing young athletes, with their private coach, to produce our next junior and senior Grand Slam competitors and champions along with top 100 ATP/WTA players in Australia. 

This position requires travel with athletes nationally and internationally between 16-22 weeks per year. 

In this role you will: 

• Lead the development on court and off for selected athletes in the National Development Program. 

• Identify current and future game style and builds a vision for individual players. 

• Execute on court with excellence and professionalism – planning session, synergy between the plan and Daily Training Environment (DTE).

• Travel with athletes at designated tournaments. 

• Ensure a holistic approach to athlete development, empowering athletes to perform at their best. 

 
About you 

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• High Performance coaching qualifications or willingness/ability to attain (mandatory) 

• Proven ability to develop and implement a high-performance tennis program and environment for developmental and elite tennis athletes 

• Extensive experience coaching tennis at an elite national or international level and a successful track record 

• Knowledge of all aspects of player development (technical, tactical, physical and mental) 

• Past playing experience at the elite international level (preferred)

• A current Police Check and Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain) 

• Preparedness to be flexible in regard to working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia 

 
What’s to love?  

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities 

• Tickets to the Australian Open plus Superbox tickets to events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arena 

• Monthly health & wellbeing activities with access to CorePlus Pilates  

• Onsite gym, tennis facilities & free onsite car parking  

• Salary packaging & a range of discounts from our sponsorship partners 

• Attractive leave benefits - with up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all primary caregivers and Sorry Business and Ceremonial Leave for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees  

• We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180 

To Apply 

If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.  

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact [email protected].