University Tennis Coordinator (Participation and Competition)

The Post

The University Tennis Coordinator is responsible for supporting the delivery and development of tennis participation and competition activity across the university. The role focuses on supporting the creation of inclusive opportunities for students to engage with tennis at all levels, from introductory and recreational activity through to regular competitive play.

Working closely with student clubs, university colleagues, local tennis providers, and the LTA, the Coordinator will support the development and delivery of programmes, events, and competitions that enhance the student experience, increase participation, and strengthen player pathways.

Description of Duties

Participation Development

• Coordinate the planning and support the delivery of inclusive tennis participation opportunities, activities, and events that engage students of all abilities and increase participation across the university
• Under the direction of the Sports Development Officer, develop initiatives that support membership growth and retention, including promotional campaigns, taster sessions, and student engagement activities
• In discussion with the Sports Development Officer, identify opportunities and make recommendations to enhance the university tennis offer, informed by participation data, membership trends, and student feedback
• Support and contribute to the delivery of key development initiatives, including the LTA Red Ball programme, and support the annual review and continuous improvement of the University Tennis Programme in partnership with the LTA
• Support the Sport Development Officer with any other tasks related to the delivery of LTA objectives

Competition and Player Pathways

• Coordinate and develop a programme of tennis competitions, leagues, tournaments, and events that provide engaging opportunities for students of all abilities
• Create and support participation-to-competition pathways, encouraging progression into club membership and sustained competitive engagement
• Work collaboratively with student clubs, university staff, and external partners to enhance the competitive tennis offer for both BUCS and non-BUCS players
• Support the planning and delivery of tennis events, including facility bookings, scheduling, workforce deployment, and practical event administration and on-the-day coordination

Essential Criteria

Qualifications/ Education

• Minimum LTA Assistant award
• Experience delivering tennis coaching

Experience

• Experience working within a coaching setting
• Practical experience working with children and adults of varied ability
• Experience in coordinating or supporting a workforce, or a team of volunteers
• Experience supporting others to develop coaching or deliver skills

Knowledge

• Understanding of Tennis governing body pathways, including coaching and workforce development
• Up to date knowledge of tennis landscape

Skills and Attributes

• Up to date knowledge of coaching practises
• Understanding of NGB pathways in tennis development
• Delivery coaching to an excellent standard

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications/ Education

• LTA Instructor/Coach award in relevant sport
• LTA Accreditation

Experience

• Delivery of coaching CPD
• Experience of delivering as a coach within a programme
• Experience of working in Higher Education
• Awareness of programme budgeting or funding processes
• Experience supporting funding applications or monitoring programme spend

Knowledge

• Health and Safety management of coaching sessions

Skills and Attributes

• Established relationships with NGB’s
• Evidence of CPD in workforce development

Additional Information

Part time (20% FTE)
Fixed term until 31 August 2029

Grade 5: £26,707 - £29,588 p.a pro-rata

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place on Friday 30 October 2026.

There is an expectation that work will be undertaken in the UK.

This role will require a membership of the PVG scheme. An offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory outcome of this process.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants require to have existing right to work in the UK.

The University of Stirling recognises that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers and welcome applications from those who would contribute to further diversification of our staff and ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion is woven into the substance of the role. We strongly encourage applications from people from diverse backgrounds including gender, identity, race, age, class, and ethnicity.

About Us

As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence and The Times Sports University of the Year 2020, sport is part of the DNA at the University of Stirling. The deliverables build on the philosophy of the first Chancellor, Lord Robbins, when he spoke of ‘education with a purpose’. Our impact, contribution and ambition is purposeful in everything we do, aligned to our status as one of the top sporting institutions in the UK.

2025/26 has been another great year for sport at the University of Stirling. The success, prowess and reputation of sport at Stirling is setting standards across the sector and the inspirational performances of our elite athletes on the world’s biggest sporting stages, is complemented by the buzz of activity in the new sports facilities. Engagement levels are high, feedback is excellent and sport is contributing significantly to the health, wellbeing and experience of students, staff and community.

We don't want to rest on our laurels, and we will continue to set the standards for everyone else to follow. It is within this context that we will always challenge ourselves and seek to really make impact.

The University

The University of Stirling is Scottish University of the Year 2027 and UK Sports University of the Year 2027 (Daily Mail University Guide).

The University of Stirling is committed to providing education with a purpose and carrying out research which has a positive impact on communities across the globe. Driven by our mission to be the difference, we are addressing real issues, providing solutions, and helping to shape society.

The University has more than 17,500 students globally and employs 1,500 staff, with more than 140 nationalities represented within our community. Our campus environment is ranked first in the UK and top 10 in the world, and our sports facilities rank first in the UK and second in the world (International Student Barometer 2024, wave two), reflecting our long-standing designation as Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence.

We are proud holders of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality. We have an overall five-star rating in the QS Stars University Ratings and, in recognition of our excellence in business education, we are accredited by AACSB International.

Eighty-seven per cent of our research has an outstanding or very considerable impact on society, with more than 80% rated either world leading or internationally excellent (Research Excellence Framework 2021), and we are ranked among the top 200 institutions in the world for our contribution to meeting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We have twice been recognised with a Queen's Anniversary Prize; for our Institute for Social Marketing and Health (2014) and our Institute of Aquaculture (2019).

Alongside partners, the University spearheads the £214 million Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal – which will deliver major University-led projects, the National Aquaculture Technology and Innovation Hub and Scotland’s International Environment Centre. We are also a central partner in the Forth Valley University College Health Partnership.

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