Athletic Performance Coach (Tennis)

Organisation: University of Bath
Salary: £30,805 rising to £37,174 pro rata
Location: Bath
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 31 July 2025
Interview date: 12 August 2025
Job Description: This is an exciting role within TeamBath Tennis academy, with opportunities to support the athletic development of aspiring and professional tennis players competing at national and international level.

You will be working within a highly experienced coaching and support team that seeks to collaborate on- and off-court to provide a programme that holistically develops the players in the academy.

About us

The University of Bath is a Top 10 University within the UK, with our BUCS tennis teams competing in the premier division.

TeamBath Tennis Academy produces young players competing on the junior ITF and Tennis Europe Circuits, and works in collaboration with the LTA as one if its Regional Player Development Centres (RPDC).

Within our Senior Pro Academy players compete on ITF, ATP Challenger Tour

About the role

We are looking for an engaging, diligent coach to provide planning and delivery of strength and conditioning (S&C) to performance tennis athletes. Working with high performance tennis coaches, you will plan, manage and deliver the physical preparation of youth, student and performance tennis athletes including but not limited to gym and on court sessions, and pre and in-competition support.

About you

We are seeking someone who:
* holds a degree in Strength & Conditioning or a related field
* has experience delivering Strength & Conditioning services in a performance sport setting
* has experience working with youth athletes and an understanding of the of implications of growth and maturation on a developing athlete
* is confident working independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
* has excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* is committed to ongoing professional development and service improvement.

In addition to the above experience work in tennis or an understanding of court-based sports would be desirable.

Further information

This is a full-time role (36.5 hours per week) working 33 weeks per year, for a fixed-term period to cover parental leave until May 2026.

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role, as well as an up-to-date Emergency First Aid at Work certificate.
How to apply: For an informal discussion about the role please contact Gabe Fishlock, Athletic Performance Coach (Tennis) at ggf23@bath.ac.uk and apply online at https://www.bath.ac.uk/jobs/CC12890.