We are currently recruiting:
The Hitting Coach will be an integral member of the Tennis coaching team at St Mary’s Calne and will help to further develop our expanding coaching programme. The role will predominantly be providing hitting sessions for girls aged 11 to 18. Candidates must demonstrate a very good playing ability as well as being well organised, reliable, presentable, and enthusiastic. The successful candidate may have the opportunity to take on more responsibility within restringing, video analysis, assisting with tournaments and social events, and assisting with U11 groups.
Main Responsibilities
Work as part of the coaching team predominantly delivering individual hitting sessions for St Mary’s pupils
Work closely with the School Shop with assistance in re-stringing, racquet and equipment sales.
In line with LTA and Academy Coaching philosophies, provide clear and imaginative lesson plans to ensure progressive player development.
Work towards the theme and objectives of lesson plans.
Continue to monitor the development of the pupil and devise lessons plans that develop with them and provide challenge.
Be clear and accurate with communication.
Use demonstrations regularly and make sure information is understood.
Coordinate safe movement of equipment before, during and after all sessions.
Communicate effectively with parents of players, including providing details on progress and answering queries.
Be available to support Tennis Academy events.
Work alongside other Tennis Academy staff to ensure best practice, health and safety and advice on potential risks involved with activities.
To act as an ambassador for the Tennis Academy by abiding to good practice, behaviour and respecting fellow professionals, pupils, and parents.
Ensure LTA qualifications are kept up to date.
This list is not exhaustive and the post holder will be expected to perform any other tasks that are reasonably assigned.
Benefits of the role
Mentored by a level 5 coach
Discounted Gym membership of the St Mary's Sports Club
Clothing, racquet and equipment provided
Free meals during term time
Access to pension scheme
No court or floodlight costs
Assistance with timetabling
Venue Overview
The St Mary’s School campus is home to St Mary’s Calne, St Margaret’s Preparatory School and the St Mary’s School Sports Centre. Both schools are recognised leaders in the field independent education, and the Sport Centre is open to students, staff and the wider community on a membership basis. The School runs the St Mary’s Calne Tennis Academy (SMCTA), managed by Director of Tennis, Jonathan Hayes. Extra-curricular opportunities beyond the classroom are a vital and integral part of life for students. They are woven into the timetable during the day and in the evenings.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential:
LTA UKCC level 2
Desirable:
LTA UKCC Licenced Club Coach (and Accredited)
Safeguarding and Protecting Children Certificate
First Aid Qualification
Officiating qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
Be aware of LTA Coaching Standards and philosophies
Knowledge of developing all shots in tennis, in line with LTA Mini Tennis progressions
Working as part of a successful team
Prepared to work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays when necessary
Experience in using initiative and adapting to different situation within a tennis environment
Desirable:
Have played competitive tennis
Have coached individual and mixed groups
Skills
Excellent communication skills
Self-disciplined, motivational and professional
Strong organisational skills
Reliable, presentable and enthusiastic
If interested in the Hitting Coach role, please complete and return the school application form. If you require an application form to be sent in the post, please request one from
Closing date for applications: 30 August 2022 *
*Applications will be reviewed as they are received and therefore this post may close earlier than advetised should a suitable candidate be appointed.
We have a position becoming available from the start of September, evenings 16.00-19.00, working 36 weeks per year plus 4 Sping Cleaning weeks (one week at Christmas, one at Easter and 2 at the end of the Summer holidays). This role is based at St Margaret's Prep School (for ages 2-11) on the St Mary's Calne site. If you wish to join our friendly team, please see the see full Job Description here, and if interested complete and return the school application form. If you require an application form to be sent in the post, please request one from
Closing date for applications: Ongoing, applications will be considered as received and the vacancies will be closed on appointment of suitable candidates. Please apply as soon as possible.
We have a position becoming available to cover weekends during school term time, 35 weeks per year plus 4 Sping Cleaning weeks (one week at Christmas, one at Easter and 2 at the end of the Summer holidays).
See full Job Description here, and if interested complete and return the school application form. If you require an application form to be sent in the post, please request one from
Closing date for applications: Ongoing, applications will be considered as received and the vacancies will be closed on appointment of suitable candidates. Please apply as soon as possible.
More information for all positions:
If you have any problems accessing full job descriptions from the links above or to the right, please email Clare Oatley for non-teaching vacancies:
Benefits of working at St Mary's Calne
St Mary’s has its own salary scale with benefits, including:
• for a nominal fee, membership of the St Mary’s Sports Centre
• staff discount on fees of children educated at St Mary’s Calne or St Margaret’s Preparatory School (for permanent members of staff)
• free meals during term time
• free on-site parking
• staff workshops, clubs and library membership
• a rural site and attractive environment
• a friendly working community
• good public transport links.
To apply:
Please send a completed application form along with a covering letter and an optional CV to
To apply by post please do as above and send to St Mary's Calne (Recruitment), 63 Curzon St, Calne, SN11 0DF,
Telephone: 01249 857300.
All applications will be acknowledged.
Applicants invited for interview are expected to have read the school's Safeguarding Policy (Child Protection). Please click here to access the policies' page.
To view our Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedures please click here
St Mary's is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. Due to the nature of the work involved, the successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.