Elite Tennis and Padel Tennis Coach

Elite Tennis and Padel Tennis Coach

Employer:

Aforza

Business Address: 5600 19 St SW Calgary, AB, T3E 8G5

Job Location:

5600 19 St SW Calgary, AB, T3E 8G5, with occasional travel (across Canada and internationally) to support athletes at tournaments (travel expenses covered by employer)

• Permanent
• Full‑Time (35–42 hours per week)
• Hours may vary, but include approximately 27.5 hours for junior programs coaching and 10–14 hours for private lessons
• Hours may include mornings, days, evenings and weekends
• Wage: $40.00/hour, plus commissions (up to $5–$35 per hour for private lessons)
• Bonuses and salary increases per company policy
• Benefits:
  Disability, Dental, Health Benefits, Life Insurance (employee health coverage starts after 6 months of employment, and the employer covers 50%)
• Vacancies: 3
• Anticipated start date:
  As soon as possible

• Language:
  English
• Certificates:
  Industry teaching certifications (level 2 Coach or Club Pro 2 certification with Tennis Canada or equivalent)
• Experience:
  
  5 years of relevant experience (a combination of playing and coaching experience will be considered)
• Work setting:
  Local sports club, private lessons, junior athletes programs
• Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
  Attention to detail, hand‑eye coordination, standing for extended periods
• Personal Suitability:
  Accurate, Dependability, Efficient interpersonal skills, Effective oral and written communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Interpersonal awareness, Judgement, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Values and ethics

• Expert Coaching & Player Development
  • Deliver elite‑level coaching in both tennis and padel, including advanced technical, tactical, and strategic training tailored to each athlete’s needs.
  • Work with high‑performance athletes aged 10–22, including provincial and national‑level competitors, aspiring professionals, and athletes pursuing U.S. college scholarships.
  • Provide video‑based performance analysis to refine technique and enhance player development pathways.
  • Design customized training plans that integrate fitness, nutrition, recovery, and mental preparation.
• Padel Tennis Program Development
  • Lead the growth and development of padel tennis at Aforza, supporting the rapidly increasing demand for lessons, programs, and events.
  • Train and mentor junior coaches to ensure a consistent, high‑quality approach to padel instruction.
  • Introduce innovative padel programs, such as tournament preparation clinics, group development sessions, and recreational play formats to attract new players.
  • Support the competitive padel team by creating elite training structures to prepare players for regional and national tournaments.
• Talent Identification & High‑Performance Pathways
  • Identify and nurture emerging talent within both tennis and padel, providing athletes with structured development plans.
  • Collaborate with Tennis Canada, Tennis Alberta, and Padel Canada to align Aforza’s competitive programs with national development standards.
  • Offer college recruiting support by preparing athlete profiles, liaising with U.S. universities, and helping players secure scholarships.
• Event & Tournament Support
  • Design and deliver high‑performance clinics, camps, and workshops to foster skill development and community engagement.
  • Assist in organizing and coaching players through local, regional, and national‑level tournaments, providing match preparation and courtside strategy.
  • Represent Aforza at competitive events, domestically and internationally thus strengthening the club’s reputation for excellence in both tennis and padel.
• Staff Training & Mentorship
  • Mentor junior tennis and padel coaches to raise the overall coaching standards within the organization.
  • Conduct professional development sessions to upskill Aforza’s coaching team in modern training methodologies and player assessment techniques.
  • Help establish a consistent coaching philosophy and framework across all Aforza programs.
• Innovation & Program Expansion
  • Develop hybrid programs combining tennis and padel techniques.
  • Support Aforza’s marketing team in promoting new padel offerings to existing members and the broader Calgary, Alberta community.
  • Introduce cutting‑edge training technologies and methodologies to keep Aforza ahead of coaching trends provincially, nationally, and globally.

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Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.