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Head Professional

Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club

Head Professional

Salary Not Specified

Moreton Morrell Tennis Court Club, Lighthorne, Warwickshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0530ccaab5424180a21ff14b19239242

Full Job Description

  • Court management

  • Instruction and coaching

  • Match and tournament organisation

  • Racket services and ball making

  • Customer experience

  • Club development

  • Estate oversight

    We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Head Professional to lead our tennis programme and other sports and ensure an exceptional experience for our club members.


    • The ideal candidate will be passionate about real tennis and participation in sport, possess strong leadership skills, and have a friendly and approachable manner.

    We recognise progression in the professional role, through levels of real tennis accreditation and embracing aspects of club management. We are open to candidates at various levels of experience with ambition to progress to greater skill levels and breadth of responsibility with associated reward.,
  • Previous experience as a real tennis professional or coach, with a proven skill set

  • Proficient in all aspects of real tennis, including coaching, playing, racket and ball management and organising events.

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with members of all ages and backgrounds.

  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate club activities and events.

  • Strong self management skills with the ability to work independently as well as in a team with club colleagues and volunteers.

  • Attention to detail in administration tasks.


    • Desirable:
  • First Aid qualifications

  • Level 2 IiP qualification

  • Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheets, web content management and social media.

  • Business management or organisational qualifications / experience.

    MMTCC is flourishing real tennis club in rural Warwickshire. We are known for our quality of court and our welcoming atmosphere. Our culture is prized by the management team, professionals and members and our reputation and standing in the tennis world is strong.


    • We have a good level of membership, though always seeking to further increase this as well as court utilisation, being our two principal revenue streams. Having restored our court floor to first class condition, we are now embarking on three years of building restoration funded by major sponsored tennis events.

    As well as tennis, the club boasts one of only two surviving American Squash Tennis courts in the world and has a thriving table tennis section, which was established in 2023.

    Moreton Morrell is a desirable village with a well-regarded primary school (Ofsted: Good) and recently renovated pub with rooms. It is situated between Stratford upon Avon and

    Leamington Spa with access to the M40 only 3 miles away. This role includes a 3-bedroom residence at the court, plus workshop and office.

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with performance related bonus and self-employed income opportunities.

  • 25 days paid leave per annum, plus bank holidays.

  • Pension contributions.

  • Opportunities for professional development

  • 3-bedroom residence at the club.

  • A supportive and collaborative work environment focused on promoting tennis and fostering a sense of community.

  • Support for time preparing and playing in agreed tournaments, subject to the needs of the club.