Join Our Coaching Team

Senior Tennis Professional

Playing Level Requirement: UTR 9–11
Coaching Qualifications: Junior Development, Club Professional, or comparable qualification

Starting Date: April 9th, 2026.

Hi Coach,

My name is Rick Willsmore, coach and founder of Scarborough Tennis Academy, which I started in 2006.

Thanks for taking the time to read through this opportunity.

We currently have between 300–500 students in our program, with most coaching delivered across six Plexicushion courts at Scarborough Tennis Club. We also have access to 13 natural grass courts and run a coaching program at St Mary’s Anglican Girls’ School, located just 1 km from the club.

Our team consists of eight coaches — three full-time and four part-time — with the program overseen by myself as Director of Tennis. We value fun and engagement, delivered in an extremely professional way, always aiming to provide extra value for our players.

Our Coaching Philosophy

We take our role as club coaches very seriously, with a strong focus on developing players through our junior pennant teams in the Tennis West competition.

This commitment has produced outstanding results. Our junior club has won 34 Summer Premierships in the last eight seasons, making us the most successful junior pennant club in Western Australia over the past decade. We have also received multiple Coaching Excellence Awards from Tennis West.

A great coach develops all types of players. You must recognise the importance of developing young Hot Shots players, progressing them through junior club competition, state level, and potentially national level.

Many of our players have started as Hot Shots beginners and progressed to US college tennis scholarships, so we are committed to supporting players throughout this journey.

Alongside our junior pathway, we also run a strong adult program, ranging from beginners to competitive players.

The Role

As a Senior Tennis Professional, you will have the experience and knowledge to coach independently.

However, we strongly believe that all coaches are always learning, and sharing ideas, drills, and coaching insights is part of our culture. Collaboration within the coaching team is highly valued.

You may also be asked to mentor or oversee assistant coaches, so leadership qualities are important.

We are seeking a coach with a playing level of approximately UTR 9–11, as some lessons, squad sessions, and hitting opportunities involve working with aspirational players in the UTR 6–9 range.

The role is a casual employment with the opportunity in the future to be permanent.

Qualifications

Ideally you will hold a Tennis Australia Junior Development qualification and have plans to progress towards the Club Professional qualification.

Coaches with equivalent international certifications will also be considered.

The Type of Coach We Are Looking For

We are ideally seeking someone who can make a long-term commitment to the role and who shares our values:

  • Sportsmanship

  • Competitiveness

  • Consistent daily improvement

  • Professionalism and reliability

We value individuals who can think independently, while also working closely with other coaches to create a dynamic and supportive coaching team.

Lifestyle of a Tennis Coach

Being a tennis coach is very much a lifestyle choice.

You get the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of many players while staying fit, healthy, and active. The coaching schedule also provides several hours free during the middle of the day to go to the beach, study, train, or pursue other interests.

At the same time, we expect a strong work ethic and a willingness to coach up to 35 hours per week across six days.

Typical Coaching Schedule

Monday to Friday
7:00am – 9:30am
3:30pm – 8:00pm

Saturday
7:00am – 12:00pm

Starting hours will generally be 20–25 hours per week, with the goal of building toward 30–35 hours per week.

Tennis schedules can vary depending on weather, bookings, and time of year.

Off-Court Responsibilities

Off the court, we expect coaches to:

  • Liaise with the Director of Tennis

  • Work with the Player Development Manager

  • Communicate with the Participation Manager

  • Coordinate with the Office Manager

  • Maintain accurate attendance records

  • Keep schedules up to date

  • Submit weekly timesheets

Location

Scarborough Tennis Club is located just 1 km from Scarborough Beach in Perth, one of Western Australia’s most popular coastal areas.

The suburb offers great cafés, bars, and public spaces and is well known for surfing, swimming, kite surfing, and outdoor living.

Please note that rental accommodation in the area can be difficult to secure, and coaches will need to arrange their own housing.

You will also require a car or e bike, as travel between the club and the school program is sometimes required.

Remuneration

Remuneration will be industry standard and discussed privately depending on experience and qualifications.

We also offer a bonus system, based on either total coaching hours or off-peak hours.

Eligibility

Please note that only candidates with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

How to Apply

Please email your resume to:

Rick Willsmore
Rick@scarboroughtennis.com.au