JUNIOR TENNIS INITIATIVE COACH -Botswana Tennis Association

Vacancy

Job Summary:

The national JTI programme is a training and competitive programme that focuses on providing tennis 10s training and competition for players aged 10-and under of all abilities and performance training and competition for the most talented players involved in Tennis10s and those aged 12, 14, 16 and under.

Key Performance Areas

* Oversee and manage the JTI program in Gaborone and to a certain extent in the whole Region
* Facilitate the training of other coaches and teachers in the Region
* Provide regional JTI reports of the programme.
* Monitor the use of the equipment provided by the Association
* Implement a process of talent identification in Gaborone and the region

Minimum Requirements:

* Traceable record as a player, knowledge of the sport and enthusiasm for tennis
* Possession of an ITF level 1 coaching (Play and Stay may be considered as well)
* A Diploma in sport development/ physical education /or related field will be an added advantage

Experience

Good tennis playing level, knowledge of the sport, experience as a coach and enthusiasm for the sport.

Competencies:

* Good clerical, administrative and computer literacy (Excel and Word) skills
* Problem solving skills
* Good communications skills
* Good interpersonal relations
* Ability to plan and organise projects and events
* Good time management
* Flexibility, persistence, assertiveness and decisiveness
* Understanding of the national sport and education system
* Passion for tennis
* Self-supervision

Key Activities (Core Accountabilities and Responsibilities)

* Visiting schools in Gaborone and the region to introduce tennis sport.
* Assists in identifying talent in schools within the region.
* Arrange for the most talented players to receive additional coaching at the Gaborone Centre.
* Ensure court time is available for the most talented players.
* Being aware of the most significant results for the most talented 14 and under players in the region.
* Organising individual competition and festivals at Red, Orange and Green stages within the region.
* Attract new primary and secondary schools and clubs to take part in the programme.
* Oversee the programme at primary and secondary schools through regular visits, retraining of teachers and coaches and guidance and advice to develop opportunities.
* Identifying the most talented 10 and under players in the region
* Organise or support the organisation of regional competitions for 12&Under and 14&Under players.
* Produce monthly Reports on both Administrative and Technical matters