Join the Energy at Freedom Leisure – Do Good Feel Good!
At Freedom Leisure, we’re all about positive vibes, great people, and making a real impact. Yes, we run leisure and cultural facilities, gyms, and swimming pools—but at the heart of it all, it’s our people who make the difference.
As one of the UK’s leading charitable leisure trusts, we’re proud of our mission of Improving Lives Through Leisure. We’re here to help communities live healthier, happier lives by making our centres welcoming, inclusive, and accessible to everyone - because everyone deserves to feel good. We’re all about delivering amazing customer service with a smile—every single day. We create spaces where people feel at home, supported, and inspired.
If you’re passionate about helping others and love creating great experiences, you’ll feel right at home with us. You don’t need to be an expert to get started - we’ll give you all the training and support you need. With over 130 centres across England and Wales, there’s loads of room to grow. Many of our team have built amazing careers doing what they love, helping customers day-to-day and making people feel good.
We’re proud to be a workplace where everyone is welcome, valued, and supported to thrive—because when our team reflects the communities we serve, we all grow stronger together.
Are you looking to start a career in coaching? Would you like to work with children? Are you a sports fan and want to inspire a generation of young people to be active?
If you answered yes to any of these then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for a Tennis Coach to join our friendly and professional team, delivering coaching sessions at Southend Leisure & Tennis Centre. We are looking for someone who holds the nationally recognised Level 1 or 2 Tennis Coaching Qualification as a minimum, and has excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate at all levels.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: Casual hours, as and when required.
Requirements
- Coaching Tennis to children and/or adults according to qualification, training and experience.
- Assisting in the supervision of customers ensuring their safety and discipline.
- Providing an excellent level of customer service at all times.
- To manage any customer complaints/comments professionally and courteously.
Benefits
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- Flexible working hours
- Training and development provided
- Paid annual leave
- Fun and busy environment
- Discounted Staff Membership
- Potential permanent work opportunities
- Opportunities to build an exciting career
- Rewarding role supporting health & fitness in the community
Closing Date: 5th September 2025
Salary: up to £12.21 per hour (Level 1) / up to £15 per hour (Level 2)