Loughborough University
Loughborough University National Tennis Academy Coach
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Loughborough Sport
Full Time, Open Ended (Subject to external funding)
Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
Loughborough University National Tennis Academy (LUNTA) is part of the LTA's Player Pathway, providing a world-class training environment for elite junior tennis players aged 14–18. Its mission is to develop Great People, Great Performers and Great Tennis Players through outstanding coaching, holistic player support, academic development and high-performance training.
LUNTA is seeking a full-time Academy Coach to help deliver a transformative player development programme that prepares athletes for progression into the LTA Pro Scholarship Programme (PSP) and ultimately professional tennis.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality coaching to individual players and groups within the Academy programme.
- Take ownership of the development of designated players, supporting their technical, tactical, physical, academic and personal growth.
- Develop and implement Individual Development Plans (IDPs), including goal setting, reviews and progress monitoring.
- Plan and coordinate annual, weekly and daily training and competition schedules.
- Support and attend domestic and international tournaments, camps and Academy events.
- Build strong relationships with players, parents and staff, ensuring effective communication and appropriate parental involvement.
- Work collaboratively with coaches, performance support practitioners and educational staff to deliver an integrated, athlete-centred development programme.
- Promote Academy values, high-performance standards, safeguarding and player welfare.
- Contribute to continuous improvement by working with Loughborough Sport and LTA colleagues to share best practice and apply current research and innovation.
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The successful candidate will be an inspirational track-record coach with significant experience in high-performance tennis, have strong communication and organisational skills, and a commitment to holistic athlete development. They will be capable of working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and creating an environment that supports both performance excellence and personal growth.
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About the University
Universities are one of this country’s greatest assets. We’re educators, employers, innovators and pioneers. We shape culture and society.
At Loughborough, we strive for better, think differently, challenge convention and take action. We are passionate about finding solutions to the major problems faced by society and the planet, and we create opportunities for those with the drive, the ambition, and the determination to apply themselves in the pursuit of better.
Informal Enquiries should be directed to Gary Muller (Boys Head Coach) via email to G.R.Muller@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 07909 008407 OR David Brewer via email to D.Brewer@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone to 07709 721494.
For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.
Closing date: Friday 31 July 2026.
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