Staff Tennis Coach

Job Title: Staff Tennis Coach Date Updated: 5/27/2010 Contact Information Contact information is only available to registered users. Click here to register for FREE! or login here Category: Tennis Academy/Camp Location Information: Beijing, China Job Description: Are you passionate about coaching and are looking to learn and develop your skills? Are you looking for a new challenge then this could be for you. GS Academy is the leading high performance tennis school in Beijing. We are a foreign based company that uses foreign coaches in our coaching programs from privates to squad training for beginners to the aspiring professional. Since commencing operations in 2007, GS Academy coaches at various international schools and tennis facilities. Work Type: 1 year Full-time Contract Work hours: up to 40 hours per week and any coaching hours after 25 will receive over-time pay PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES • Providing on-court tennis instruction as directed by the Head Coach • Communicating with office staff and the Head Coach on class schedules and changes • Representing GS Academy in the best light • Willingness to develop tennis and coaching skills • Meet with coaching staff regularly to discuss development • Assist in selection and enrolling clients in appropriate GS Academy programs • Participate in all GS Academy events and activities as instructed. • Maintain administration duties regularly such as lesson plans, rolls, records and scheduling SELECTION CRITERIA: • Minimum - Tennis Australia Level 1 Coaching (Club Professional) certification or an international equivalent from a reputable and known tennis organization • Minimum - 2 years coaching experience (all standards and all age groups) • Current First Aid certificate • Playing experience essential – Either ITF Juniors, US College (NCAA), • Experience coaching mini-tennis (or similar program) and juniors aged 9-18 years from beginner to advanced level. Essential • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills in English • Ability to work well independently within a team environment • Demonstrates positive outlook, drive and integrity • Ability to build and maintain good relationships with clients • Demonstrates effective problem-solving skills • Ability to share skills and knowledge with others • Well organized, reliable and punctual • Well presented person who likes to look after their health and fitness • Attention to detail and quality • Initiative and ability to anticipate and action work • The mindset to develop clients’ life skills as well as tennis skills • Ability to time manage and prioritize tasks • ITN player rating of 4 or better   Salary Information:   Benefits Information: • Local Health Insurance • Reimbursement of flight costs at the end of the fulfilled contract to a maximum of 8,000RMB • All work related transport provided from the Office • 5 weeks scheduled paid leave • Reimbursement of working Visa costs at the end of the fulfilled contract to a maximum of 6,000RMB • Housing allowance of 3,000RMB per month