Durham and Cleveland Tennis is recruiting for two roles to lead the County Performance Development programme
Are you a tennis coach passionate about tennis and finding and developing young talent? Durham and Cleveland Tennis is looking for two dynamic coaches to head up our County Performance programme as 10U Head Coach and 11+ Head Coach.
Durham and Cleveland Tennis works in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to grow participation, support clubs across the county, identify talented players and prepare them for the National Performance Pathway. As County 10U Head Coach you will play the key role in finding and developing talented young players in Durham and Cleveland and launching them on the path to Regional and National success. As County 11+ Head Coach you will inspire and nurture this talent to achieve their ambitions in tennis and for the County, capable of performing with distinction at Regional and National level and in County Cup.
Overview
The County 10U Head Coach will organise, manage and deliver 10U County Training and Performance Development, County Open Days for talent identification and County Cup teams up to 10U. They will cooperate closely with the County 11+ Coach to achieve unity of purpose, strategy and goals in the County Performance programme.
The County 11+ Head Coach will organise, manage and deliver 11+ County Training and Performance Development, County Cup teams from 11U to 18U and a smooth transition for players from the County 10U programme and later into Adult County Cup. They will cooperate closely with the County 10U Coach to achieve unity of purpose, strategy and goals in the County Performance programme.
A detailed role description incorporating key relationships, core responsibilities and the required skills and knowledge is available at:
Why Join Durham and Cleveland Tennis?
- Play a central role in the future of UK Tennis by finding and developing the best talent
- Flexible, part-time role with the opportunity to grow your network and experience in tennis
- Supportive team environment focused on developing the sport and creating memorable experiences
Terms & Conditions
- Part-time, self-employed role
- Retainer paid to provide for the administrative responsibilities of the role
- Full (paid) engagement on court at weekly County Training sessions
- Flexible working arrangements considered
- Seasonal variations in workload
Qualification/Experience
LTA Level 3 Accredited+ (minimum) coach with full driving licence, good administrative, IT and inter-personal skills. Please refer to the job description for more details
Applications consisting of a CV and a covering letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role should be sent to Tony Pensom, County Chair at: chair@dclta.org by Tuesday, 7th July 2026. If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Tony Pensom, County Chair, at chair@dclta.org or on 07973 553507.
Interviews, which will include a 15 minute presentation by the candidate outlining their priorities and plans if appointed, will be held between 13th – 17th July. Applicants are invited to apply for either or both roles.