Coordinator, Wheelchair Tennis

Organisation: International Tennis Federation
Salary: Competitive
Location: Roehampton, South West London
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 31 October 2025
Job Description: The Wheelchair Tennis department is responsible for all aspects of wheelchair tennis at an international level. Activities include the organisation of the Wheelchair Tennis Event at the Paralympic Games, the BNP Paribas World Team Cup, the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour, classification and the development of wheelchair tennis for adults and juniors worldwide.

The Role:
We are looking for an experienced administrator to ensure the successful implementation of the ITF’s wheelchair tennis activities, Tours and programmes, and in particular to assist with the enhancement of the player pathway, the growth of development activities and sport science administration.

Responsibilities:
• Provide administrative support to Wheelchair Tennis development and junior activities including operational and logistic support for specific programmes and projects
• Provide administration for classification activities including processing of sensitive medical documentation, record keeping and event planning and logistics.
• Liaise with and provide all necessary support to players, National Associations, tournament organisers, coaches and officials regarding ITF activity programmes, event organisation and other wheelchair tennis related matters
• Support colleagues and National Associations with development of strategic plans and activity delivery relating to pathway development
• Assist with the collation and sharing of best practice in the sport, across National Associations and other key stakeholders/partners.
• Assist with sport science activity and projects to advance research in the sport

General duties/responsibilities:
• Provide a high level of customer service to all stakeholders, including players
• Administer specific wheelchair tennis projects and undertake relevant and reasonable duties as requested by the Heads of department
• Ensure that the projects allocated run as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Develop a full understanding of all wheelchair tennis competition regulations; contribute to their ongoing development in the best interests of the game and stakeholders
• Attend regular team meetings regarding division of work / progress of projects
• Liaise closely with departmental colleagues, other ITF departments, and national and regional associations on projects allocated
• Travel to and act as ITF representative at certain events as required
• Prepare information materials for distribution or publication to stakeholders/sponsors/ partners, including circulars, notices, regulation updates
• Help prepare budgets and create and distribute invoices for collection of monies.
• Prepare papers for meetings; attend Committee / Commission / other meetings and take minutes as necessary

As the needs of the business can evolve rapidly this role may change accordingly, therefore this document should be viewed as guidelines which are subject to change.

You will have…
 Sound knowledge of and keen interest in tennis and/or disability sport and/or sport science
 First-rate administration, organisational and multi-tasking skills
 Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with a professional approach
 Tried and tested event/project administration experience with good attention to detail and the ability to focus on routine tasks
 Fluent in written and spoken English; proficiency in other languages desirable
 The ability to prioritise and use own initiative
 High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office programmes
 Integrity and diplomacy
 Enthusiasm, motivation and be a team player
 Flexibility. This role involves some (international) travel and may require longer hours and weekend work on occasion and at events.

What we offer….
• 20 days holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Group personal pension scheme, Life assurance and Wellbeing allowance
• Health Cash Plan
• Free lunch when working in the office (up to £9 per day)
• Complimentary healthy snacks and fresh fruit when working in the office
• Ride2Work Scheme
• Free parking on site
• Working hours: based on 35 hours per week. Normal office hours are 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday. Flexible working hours possible, with core hours of 10am – 4pm
How to apply: Please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@itftennis.com with ‘Coordinator, Wheelchair Tennis’ in the subject field of the email, clearly indicating in your cover letter whether you require sponsorship or a work permit to work in the UK either now or in the future. Send your cover letter and CV to jobs@itftennis.com with ‘Coordinator, Wheelchair Tennis’ in the subject field of the email, clearly indicating in your cover letter whether you require sponsorship or a work permit to work in the UK either now or in the future. The ITF processes your applicant data in accordance with our Privacy Notice – Recruitment, which can be found on our website.