ABOUT BRTC:
BRTC is located in Wendouree, Ballarat with 12 hard courts, 6 synthetic clay courts and 6 hot shot courts. All courts have lighting. BRTC facilitates many social, developmental and competitive playing opportunities.
BRTC seeks continual improvement – striving for better facilities, closer connection to community, value for sponsors and provides a supportive and inclusive environment for participants, members and guests to achieve their full potential.
VALUES – Respectful, Enjoyment, Professional, Inclusive, Proud.
Primary Purpose of Role (why does the role exist?):
This position is responsible for the ongoing management and financial sustainability of BRTC and to ensure its operations aligns with the club’s mission and vision. This includes ensuring that BRTC continues to develop into a centre that is welcoming, safe, inclusive, innovative, community focused and socially connected.
The role also is responsible for promoting the benefits of participation in tennis for the benefit of the club, club members and general public including schools and other community groups.
Success in this role would mean that BRTC continues to be financial secure and is viewed throughout the local and state community as a centre that develops and supports regional, state and national level tennis players. Success would also mean that appropriate activity has grown membership and community involvement in the tennis centre.
Key Relationships (Who does the role interact with?):
Internal

• Club President

• Club Committee

• Coaches

• Members (adult and children)

External

• Tennis Victoria

• Tennis Australia

• City of Ballarat

• Other affiliation clubs

• Sport & Recreation Victoria

Key Resonsibilities/ Accountabilities:

• Develop, present and implement business plans to ensure financial security of the club including payments of accounts and invoicing of club memberships and competitions.

• Ensure appropriate management of day to day activities of the centre including but not limited to stocking of kiosk and bar, some cleaning of facilities and overseeing court maintenance.

• Planning, development and implementation of programs including but not limited to;

oJunior
oMember Competitions
oTennis Victoria Competitions
oSchool holiday
oFitness
oOther Competition programs

• Coaching players of all levels and collaborate with other BRTC coaches to provide best coaching and environment to all players. Expected to participate in all on court programs.

• Develop program targeting membership growth

• Engage, communicate and manage relationships with all relevant stakeholders

• Community Engagement Program including School Programs

• Player Tournament support including travelling with teams to other competitions.

• Maintaining a strong community atmosphere and promote tennis with all families and individuals in any club activities.

• Seek grants and sponsorship opportunities

• Management of website and other social media platforms

• Act as a tournament Director for all BRTC tournaments

Key Qualities & Attributes

• Demonstrated passion for player development

• Aligned with BRTC values, philosophy and standards

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Knowledge of modern coaching practices and player development

• Well organised and strong attention to detail

• Self-starter with initiative and ability to set clear priorities and meet deadlines

• The ability and desire to participate with juniors in points tournaments if required.

• Structured and positive approach to lesson delivery with extensive use of video playback and other tools within lessons.

• Strong customer service outlook, collaborating with all club members and committee, staff and various users of the Club.

• Reliable, trustworthy, professional, and passionate.

• Great communication enabling effective engagement with players, parents, and colleagues alike.

Qualifications and Experience:**
Necessary

• Previous club management

• Minimum of seven years of Coaching experience

• Minimum of two years of coaching experience with performance players

• Relevant certification from a recognised tennis coaching association (or willingness to obtain).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Prepared to work flexible hours including working on evenings, weekends and school holidays

Preferred

• Finance skills

• Played tennis at a very high competitive level

• Experience with offering tournament support

On Offer:

• Base Salary of $73,600 to $75000 k+ superannuation

• Extra earnings available for coaching after payment of court hire based on hours of usage

• Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $73,600.00 – $75,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 10/08/2024