Tennis Coach

The Hong Kong Sports Institute Limited (“HKSI”) is the Government’s delivery agent to provide the high performance training system for eligible sports. The HKSI’s mission is to provide an environment in which sports talent can be identified, nurtured and developed to pursue excellence in the international sporting arena benchmarked at Major Games results. We are now inviting suitable candidates for the following vacancy:

Annual performance based remuneration package ranges from HK$541,556 to HK$1,365,514) 

The Job

• To coordinate, design, and implement training programmes for elite athletes in Hong Kong;
• To fully utilize and integrate scientific, medical and other athlete support services into the elite training programme to enhance elite training outcomes;
• To monitor athlete performance through comprehensive, multi-method assessment and regular evaluation;
• To provide timely and critically analyzed progress reports on athletes’ training progress;
• To be responsible for administrative matters related to local and overseas squad training and competitions;
• To supervise Assistant Coaches and part-time coaches;
• To assist the HKSI and Hong Kong, China Tennis Association with coach education programs; and
• To perform any other appropriate duties as assigned by supervisor.

THE REQUIREMENTS

• A University degree or its equivalent;
• Holder of a valid coaching certificate issued by the relevant governing body;
• A minimum of 5 years professional coaching experience and proven record of achievement in coaching Tennis athletes at national and international level (Olympic Games, Davis Cup / Fed Cup, ITF Juniors, Junior Davis / Junior Fed Cups, ITF Futures, ATP and WTA tours);
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• High level of computer literacy including Microsoft Office, Dartfish, Hawkeye, Playsight or similar video analysis programmes; and
• Awareness/ knowledge of Child Protection in sport and equal opportunity issues in the context of Hong Kong are an added advantage.

Applications

Please submit your cv with expected salary, or send the completed Application Form with an indication of the expected salary by clicking the ‘apply’ button below on or before 13 May 2025. Please quote reference no. HKSI-20250430-TNSC

Appointment will be on a fixed term contract. General information is available at the website http://www.hksi.org.hk.

Applicants who are not invited for interview within six months may consider their applications unsuccessful.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Data collected will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes only.

THE HKSI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER