Club Professional
CLUB PROFESSIONAL COACH QUALIFICATION
A Club Professional coach is able to plan and deliver a range of coaching programs for beginners through to advanced players across the lifespan. These coaches have expertise in a number of areas including: developing players, planning and delivering competitions and managing a business.
Club Professional coaches may work a variety of roles at clubs, centres schools or academies. Some coaches work primarily on-court in a coaching role. Others are Head coaches, leading a coaching team, combining on-court coaching with off-court responsibilities. A number of Club Professional coaches focus on developing Talent Development players. Others are Business Operators, managing a business and/or a venue. The Club Professional coaching course prepares coaches to perform these roles.
To cater for the individual needs of our course participants and where they are in their coaching journey, the course consists of ten core units and two elective streams – Talent Development and Business Development. All coaches complete the core units and then can select a number of elective units from one or both elective streams which best suit their needs.
The Club Professional Coach course is a Tennis Australia qualification. Tennis Australia’s courses are the only tennis coaching courses officially recognised by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
COURSE OVERVIEW
CORE UNITS
- Develop players
- Plan programmes and competitions
- Plan and deliver inclusive coaching
- Plan social play
- Provide advice about equipment (1)
- Provide parent engagement and education
- Manage personal wellbeing
- Prepare to manage a business
- Identify risk and apply risk management processes / implement and monitor work health and safety policies
ELECTIVE UNITS – BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Manage and develop staff
- Develop a business website
- Prepare a small business plan
- Conduct a tennis event
ELECTIVE UNITS – TALENT DEVELOPMENT
- Coach high performing players aged 8-14 years
- Analyse stroke production of high performing junior players
- Analyse matches and plan for improvement
- Implement physical conditioning activities
- Support players to prevent injuries
- Provide nutrition information to players
- Support players to develop psychological skills for tennis
Recommended for:
Coaches who have held a Junior Development qualification for at least two years or experienced coaches with older (historical) qualifications, aiming to start a coaching business and become a Head coach at a club/centre and for those who are coaching talented club players.
Length:
- The course is delivered over approximately 6-9 months
- Course participants will have 18 months from the start date to complete units totalling 16 credit points
Pre-requisites:
- Hold a Junior Development coaching qualification for a minimum of two years
- Be a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of the course
- Be currently coaching either full time or part-time
- Hold a current first aid certificate (which includes unit codes 6402 and 6401)
- Have a Club Professional coach or equivalent as a supervisor
- Maintain a suitable physical fitness level to complete the practical components of the course
If you have any concerns about this component please contact the Course Coordinator to discuss
Course Fees and Payment Terms
The total course fee is $2,700 (excl. GST). This fee includes course materials and tuition.
A non-refundable deposit of $900 (excl. GST) is required to secure a place on the course. Course acceptance will not be confirmed until the deposit has been received. The deposit must be paid no later than two (2) weeks after course acceptance notification. Failure to pay the deposit by this deadline will result in the forfeiture of the applicant’s place on the course.
The remaining balance of $1800 (excl. GST) must be paid no later than two (2) weeks prior to the commencement of Block 3 of the course. Payment plans may be considered for the second instalment at the discretion of Tennis New Zealand. Any approved payment plan must be completed in full by the final week of Block 4 of the course. Failure to meet payment plan obligations may result in suspension or removal from the course, and may also incur additional penalty fees.
Refund Policy
Refunds are strictly limited.
A refund up to $900 (excl. GST) may be considered only in exceptional or critical circumstances, at the sole discretion of Tennis New Zealand. Supporting documentation may be required.
No refunds will be provided outside of these circumstances or once you have commenced the course. Tennis New Zealand incurs non-refundable costs in advance, including but not limited to court hire, coaching fees, and course delivery expenses. As such, cancellations result in a financial loss to the organisation.
Cancellations and Withdrawals
All requests for withdrawal must be submitted directly to the National Coach Development Manager ([email protected]).
All withdrawals are subject to the Refund Policy outlined above.
Career outcomes:
These coaches are managing a small business, providing a range of coaching programmes and services, managing and training staff, liaising with club volunteers and/or local council.
Club Professional coaches may also be coaching talented regional and national level players.
When and where is the next course?
How do I enrol?
Please email [email protected] to express your interest.
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