Description
Job Title: Elite Tennis and Padel Tennis Coach
Employer: Aforza
Business Address: 5600 19 St SW Calgary, AB, T3E 8G5
Job Location: 5600 19 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 (35-42 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
How to apply:
By e-mail: alan@aforza.ca