Level 2 Community Tennis Coach (Regent's Park, Hyde Park & Greenwich Park)
Salary £23.50 per hour (plus 12.1% rolled up holiday pay)
Vacancy Type Full Time Application Deadline Monday, October 26, 2026
Job Profile Job Profile document
About us
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.
Within Sports & Leisure, we deliver a wide range of activities across multiple parks, including tennis, padel, swimming, boating, and more. Our tennis programme is a key part of this offer, providing inclusive, high-quality coaching for players of all ages and abilities.
We are now looking for dedicated Level 2 Community Tennis Coach to join us on a flexible basis on a casual contract.
The Benefits
- A competitive hourly rate of £23.50 per hour (plus 12.1% rolled up holiday pay)
- Opportunity to gain experience within a high-profile coaching environment
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The chance to work in one of London’s most iconic park settings
The Role
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated Level 2 Community Tennis Coach to deliver high-quality sessions for children, young people and adults from underrepresented and underserved communities. Working with schools, charities, community organisations and local partners, you will create welcoming opportunities that build confidence, enjoyment and lasting participation in tennis.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver safe, engaging and inclusive tennis sessions for varied ages and abilities
- Adapt coaching activities for participants with different needs, including disabled participants
- Work with community partners to widen access and reduce barriers to participation
- Support programmes such as Free Park Tennis and Open Court
- Maintain attendance information, collect feedback and contribute to impact reporting
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies
- Initiate meetings and briefing sessions with location managers and their colleagues and contractors as required
- Developing relationships with key industry professionals
- Staying in touch with developments in the filming industry, such as H&S legislation in relation to shoots and industry best practice
About You
To be considered as a Level 2 Community Tennis Coach, you will need:
- An LTA Level 2 or higher tennis coaching qualification
- Experience delivering tennis coaching to children and/or adults
- Experience working with community groups, schools, charities or underrepresented audiences
- A confident, adaptable approach and a passion for creating social impact through sport
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, participant welfare and safe delivery
- Flexibility to work across The Royal Parks in response to programme needs.
The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work is. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
For more information, view our Corporate Strategy (2022-2027) here: Corporate-Strategy-2022-27.pdf
Find out more about our values here: Our Values, Our Behaviours
Maps: The Map of Regent's Park and Primrose Hill | The Royal Parks
The Map of Hyde Park | The Royal Parks
The Map of Greenwich Park | The Royal Parks
Safeguarding Notice
The Royal Parks is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk fromharm, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and follow the organisation’s policies and procedures. The Royal Parks provides an awareness training programme on Safeguarding for all staff, and further in-depth training for those working with children, young people or adults who may be at risk of harm.
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Level 2 Community Tennis Coach (Regent's Park, Hyde Park & Greenwich Park) employer: The Royal Parks
The Royal Parks offers a unique opportunity for Landscape Architects to contribute to the preservation and enhancement of London's iconic green spaces. With a strong commitment to employee development, a collaborative work culture, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the environment, this role provides not only job satisfaction but also a supportive community dedicated to conservation. Join us in shaping the future of our historic parks while enjoying the benefits of working within a charitable organisation that values its staff.
