GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES & EXPECTATIONS
- Support the aims and objectives of the Mill Hill Education Group
- Comply with the Mill Hill School Foundation Health and Safety Policy
- Promote the general progress, wellbeing, and safety of all pupils you coach
- Maintain good order and discipline among pupils during coaching sessions, fixtures, training camps, and offsite activities
- Be an outstanding ambassador for Mill Hill Sport, modelling the values of the Games programme: Fit for Life and Fit for Performance
- Contribute to a professional, collaborative, and high-performing coaching culture
- Work positively within a framework of professional development, feedback, and training
- Attend key whole-school events such as Open Mornings, sports tournaments, and Foundation Day
CORE TENNIS RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality tennis coaching sessions within timetabled Games lessons and in the extra curricular programme for pupils aged 13-18
- Run or assist in running a school tennis squad
- Lead coaching sessions, matches, fixtures, and training blocks (including officiating where required)
- Assist the Head of Tennis in delivering a high-level pre season training programme for the Summer term
- Keep up to date with the latest trends in tennis coaching, athlete development, and training methodology, incorporating these into Mill Hill's tennis strategy
- Support the Head of Tennis in providing video and performance analysis for teams and individual players
- Work with the Head of Tennis to deliver a coach education programme for tennis coaches across the Foundation
- Promote Mill Hill Tennis across London and the surrounding area, raising the profile of the programme
- Help increase the number and quality of talented tennis players applying for 11+, 13+, and 16+ sports scholarships
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT & PERFORMANCE
- Oversee team and squad selection, tracking player progression and maintaining accurate records
- Contribute to the development of Scholars through collaboration with the Performance Team (S&C, nutrition, psychology, sports therapy)
- Assist with early morning, lunchtime, or afterschool tennis and performance sessions where required
- Support the holistic development of players through guidance on training habits, recovery, wellbeing, and performance behaviours
- Contribute to educational workshops for tennis athletes on topics such as mindset, nutrition, preparation, and performance expectations
EQUIPMENT & ADMINISTRATION
- Assist the Head of Tennis in maintaining, organising, and auditing all tennis equipment, including balls, rackets, ball machines, and court resources
- Participate in administrative and organisational tasks linked to coaching, fixtures, tournaments, and programme delivery
- Report concerns regarding incidents, fire, loss, theft, damage, or irregularities
- Attend and contribute to staff meetings related to tennis
SAFEGUARDING & CONDUCT
- Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people at all times
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with pupils
- Ensure safe and effective management of all coaching sessions, adhering to school safeguarding and risk assessment protocols
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Carry out all duties reasonably requested by the Head of Tennis, Director of Sport, or Head of Mill Hill School
- Maintain a flexible approach to working hours in line with a busy sporting calendar
LIKELY WORKING HOURS
Dependent on midweek fixtures and availability
REPORTING TO
Katie Newell - Head of Tennis
START DATE
Monday 13 April