Elite Tennis and Padel Tennis Coach

Job Title: Elite Tennis and Padel Tennis Coach

Employer: Aforza

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

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

Employment terms and conditions:

· Permanent

· Full-Time 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

Job requirements:

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

Duties:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person