Be Well - Head of Racquet Sports

Overview

Join Robin Park Leisure Centre as Head of Racquet Sports and lead an exciting programme featuring Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, and Badminton across premium indoor and outdoor facilities. You ll drive growth, deliver exceptional experiences, and build partnerships to create inclusive pathways for all ages and abilities from beginners to regional competitors. With access to bespoke tennis courts, eight badminton courts, and future Padel opportunities, this is your chance to shape a vibrant racquet sports community.

Flexible shifts across weekdays and weekends apply.

The role involves designing and delivering racquet sports programmes, including coaching pathways, group sessions, competitions, and outreach activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring coaching staff.
• Managing schedules and resources.
• Fostering community engagement through partnerships and marketing initiatives.
• Monitoring performance, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding and health standards.

Essential requirements include:

• LTA Level 4 (or equivalent), Accreditation+, coaching experience, leadership skills, and valid certifications.

Desirable qualifications include:

• Level 5, experience in public leisure settings, and IT literacy.

Full-time hours include evenings and weekends with flexibility during events and holidays.

Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.

The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our two place missions: create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.