1. sports
2. tennis

WOODHOUSE LANE LEISURE PARK, HEDGE END, SOUTHAMPTON, SO30 2EZ
COACHING BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY 2015
Hedge End Town Council, together with key partners including the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), Hampshire and
IOW Lawn Tennis Association , Eastleigh Borough Council and the Hampshire Playing Fields Association have invested
in the renovation of three full-size porous macadam tennis courts at the very popular Woodhouse Lane Leisure Park.
The 3 Woodhouse Lane tennis courts are situated in the middle of an attractive park with the added convenience of
a clubhouse and ample parking. The facility is in close proximity to Hedge End Village Centre, Botley and Boorley
Green and is easily accessible to all. The tennis courts have been used on a periodic and seasonal basis in years gone
by and a number of local groups have engaged with the courts in the past. The courts have proved to be very
popular and it is hoped that as a result of the significant investment and proposed changes to the management and
administration of the courts, this will herald a watershed in tennis delivery for this community.
Hedge End is a vibrant and popular town with a population of approximately 23,000 people and future expansion is
planned. The area is well-served by the exceptional 1,800 pupil intake of Wildern School and four primary schools
offering the opportunity to deliver a structured tennis coaching outreach programme to a large number of young
people.
To be considered applicants must:
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Be willing to work on a self-employed basis contracted to the Town Council with a Service Level Agreement;
Hold an LTA licence at a minimum of Senior Club Coach Level 4 qualification (High Quality Level 3 Club
Coaches with ambition will be considered), have the usual liability insurance, hold first aid certification, and
have a current DBS certificate.
Play at a high standard of tennis
The successful applicant must adhere to as many of the following person specifications: 
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Ambitious in developing a tennis business on a community site.
Enthusiastic and passionate for the game of tennis and its development in the community.
Management skills in relation to a coaching team.
Self-motivated to run the coaching business.
Meeting, Presentation, Financial and record keeping experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work in conjunction with the Town Council and project partners, education
sector and local businesses and community organisations.
The successful applicant will be expected to (not exhaustive):
 Set up, develop, manage and promote tennis programmes for all age group and abilities including links to
local schools (therefore existing experience in doing so will be considered an advantage).
 Develop competitive tennis across all abilities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will include:
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Number of individuals attending weekly coaching sessions.
Number of school links and links to community organisations.
Referrals or direct impact on sale of access keys to the courts.
Attendances at mass participation events and promotional activities.
Financial Package
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The contract to coach / coach provider will be for a minimum of 3 years (with annual reviews) with option to
extend at the end of that period.
The package includes a £1,750 annual fee to Hedge End Town Council to allow the successful coach
exclusivity to build up a sustainable coaching business at the club.
Favourable court fee charges for Coach / Coach Provider on the site with exclusive sessions at £3.00 per
court per hour
Free publicity associated with this tennis package in the Town Council Gazette publication delivered to every
household in Hedge End.
Closing date: Friday 10 April 2015
Applications by letter or e-mail with full CV and names and addresses of 2 referees (not family or personal) to
townclerk@hedgeend-tc.gov.uk
Hedge End Town Council is working in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association on the development of this
project.
If you have any questions please can they be directed to Kevin Glyn-Davies (Hedge End Town Council – Town Clerk)
on 01489 780440
Applicants shortlisted for interview will be notified on Tuesday 14 April 2015 and interviews consisting of on and off
court elements will be carried out on Friday 17 April 2015 at the Woodhouse Lane location.
Hedge End Town Council
2000 Centre
St Johns Road
Hedge End
SOUTHAMPTON SO30 4AF
www.hedgeend-tc.gov.uk