Overview
Tennis Player And Coach Jobs in Cardiff, UK at Cardiff Metropolitan University
Organisation Cardiff Metropolitan University
Location Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6XD
Contract type Fixed Term (Part time)
• Closing date 19 July 2026
Overview
Cardiff Met Sport is at the heart of sport, physical activity, health & wellbeing in Wales’ Capital City. Our mission is to profoundly enhance the lives of our communities, making them healthier and stronger as an outcome of engaging with us. We manage high quality sport facilities, including the National Indoor Athletics Centre, Tennis Centre and Archers Arena on our Cyncoed Campus, and collaborate with 21st Century Schools across the City.
We are seeking ‘game changers’ with drive, passion, creativity and flair to make a positive impact on people’s lives in Wales and beyond.
Cardiff Met Sport is seeking to appoint a talented and motivated Tennis Player/Coach to support the continued growth and success of its high‑performance tennis programme and the Welsh National 14+ Performance Pathway. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring performance player and coach looking to develop a long‑term career in tennis. The role combines elite playing commitments with hands‑on coaching experience, alongside the opportunity to undertake a funded postgraduate Masters degree within a leading higher education sport environment.
Based primarily at the Cyncoed Campus, you’ll work closely with the Head of Tennis, the National Performance Head Coach and key partners to support a performance programme delivered in partnership between Cardiff Metropolitan University and Tennis Wales.
You will play a key role in representing Cardiff Met in BUCS and National League competitions while supporting the delivery of high‑quality coaching to developing Welsh players. The post is offered on a fixed‑term basis for 2 years (September 2026 – August 2028), working approximately 10 hours per week of delivery alongside playing commitments and includes a fully funded Masters degree as part of the role.
Responsibilities
- Support a performance programme delivered in partnership between Cardiff Met and Tennis Wales.
- Represent Cardiff Met in BUCS and National League competitions.
- Deliver high‑quality coaching to developing Welsh players.
- Balance dual commitments as both a player and a coach.
- Collaborate with the Head of Tennis, National Performance Head Coach and partners to support programme delivery.
- Work primarily at the Cyncoed Campus and engage with the Welsh National 14+ Performance Pathway.
Qualifications
- The ability to meet entry requirements for a postgraduate Masters degree at Cardiff Met.
- A minimum LTA Level 2 coaching qualification, with a commitment to progress to Level 3.
- Proven experience competing at a high level (typically UTR 11+ male / UTR 8+ female).
- Experience coaching junior or performance‑level tennis players.
- Knowledge of the UK tennis landscape, including pathways and competition structures.
- An understanding of BUCS tennis and university performance environments.
- Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
- A passion for tennis and a clear ambition to build a long‑term career within the sport.
Benefits
- Annual leave of 25 days, rising to 30 days after 1 year’s service, plus 12 bank holiday/concessionary days pro rata.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous contributions.
- Family friendly policies – see Policy Hub for details.
- Opportunities to learn and develop skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
- Access to excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
- Free family access to Health Assured wellbeing support provider.
How to apply
/ Contact
For more information about the role please contact Billy Barclay, Head of Tennis, or Cerys Purdon, Recruitment Manager supporting this vacancy.
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Title: Tennis Player And Coach
Company: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Location: Cardiff, UK
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