Head of Tennis at Carey

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tennis Coaching, Program Leadership, Stakeholder Management, Team Management, Curriculum Design, Budgeting, Risk Management, Player Development, Communication Skills, Talent Identification

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and visionary Head of Tennis to lead Carey’s APS Tennis program. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to shape a high-performing and inclusive program that supports students at every stage of their Tennis journey. Working closely with the Director of Sport and Activities, the Head of Tennis will provide strong leadership across all aspects of program delivery, ensuring high-quality coaching, player development, and a positive team culture. The role also plays a key part in the growth and strategic direction of tennis at Carey, contributing to long-term planning in consultation with the Executive Director – Strategy and Partnerships. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity commencing in Term 3, 2026. Learn more about our community: Carey is a leading co-educational school for students from Early Learning to Year 12 (IB & VCE). Our cohort is made up of approximately 2700 students who are supported by over 600 passionate and experienced staff. Our vibrant community is also enriched by a number of dedicated volunteers and engaged alumni. With five extraordinary campuses, we create inspiring spaces where learning thrives and where new opportunities await enthusiastic educators. * Kew Learning Campus – ELC – Year 12 * Dovale Learning Campus – ELC – Year 6 * Bulleen Sports Complex * Outdoor Education Site - Banksia Peninsula * Experiential Learning Facility - Mission Beach in Far North Queensland Carey offers a nurturing workplace where innovation is celebrated and both personal and professional growth is actively supported. The role: * Lead and deliver Carey’s student tennis program, including APS preparation, coaching, competition coordination, and the development of a clear tennis pathway from junior to senior years * Design, implement and oversee a consistent Carey Tennis coaching philosophy aligned with School values and the broader Sports and Activities vision, ensuring age‑appropriate standards and workload management * Provide leadership, mentoring and professional feedback to assistant and casual coaches, including recruitment and talent identification for high‑performing and emerging student‑athletes * Design and grow a sustainable community tennis program outside school hours, delivering structured coaching programs, clinics, competitions, and holiday programs * Manage operational, budgeting and compliance requirements including child safety, duty of care, court scheduling, risk management, equipment resourcing and adherence to Carey policies and standards What do I need to succeed? * Tennis Australia accreditation * Demonstrated experience as a high-level Tennis coach * Demonstrated success in managing a team of coaches * Excellent stakeholder management and communications skills * First Aid, CPR and Anaphylaxis accreditation A valid Employee Working With Children Check is a requirement of employment in this position. Our commitment to Child Safety: Our community is committed to promoting child safety, student empowerment and cultural safety, with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and neglect. We encourage active student participation in maintaining a safe environment and routinely implement policy updates and improvements to safeguard our students. All members of the Carey community, including staff, parents, alumni and volunteers share the responsibility of maintaining student safety at all times. You can read more about Carey’s Child Safety policies here [https://www.carey.com.au/about-carey/policies]. How do I apply? Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV and cover letter by 5:00pm 29 May 2026. To find out more about this opportunity, download the Position Description here [https://careylink.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/HCM-PositionDescriptions/IQDKEgNBIYGeRLs2pzetF2JwAbISYJbyQ4W4j_4haUDTXGI]. Carey Baptist Grammar School reserves the right to close this advertisement at any time. Carey is an inclusive workplace where everyone is celebrated, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical ability and religious or political beliefs. We adopt a whole-school approach to providing an environment of mutual respect, fairness, equity and justice. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters surrounding us and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and deliver the student tennis program, including APS preparation, coaching philosophy implementation, and the development of player pathways. Manage operational requirements such as budgeting, compliance, and the growth of a sustainable community tennis program.