Tennis Coach

A tennis coach instructs individuals and groups in tennis techniques, tactics, and fitness in club, school, or private settings across Australia. They assess player ability, design training programmes tailored to skill level and goals, and provide feedback to improve performance. Coaches manage court bookings, organise competitions or social events, and may hold current coaching accreditation through bodies such as Tennis Australia or state-based tennis associations.

Assess player skill level and movement mechanics to identify technical strengths and areas requiring improvement. Design and deliver structured coaching sessions covering forehand, backhand, serve, volley, and court positioning. Demonstrate correct stroke technique and footwork, then observe and correct player execution in real time. Develop periodised training programmes that progress difficulty, intensity, and tactical complexity over weeks or months. Conduct fitness and conditioning drills specific to tennis, including agility, speed, endurance, and injury prevention. Manage court allocation, session scheduling, and player registration or membership administration. Organise and supervise intra-club tournaments, ladder competitions, or social tennis events. Provide constructive verbal and written feedback to players on technical and tactical performance.

The standard entry pathway requires a Certificate II or III (ABS skill level 4). Specific qualification requirements vary by employer and state. Some employers may accept equivalent experience. Check yourcareer.gov.au for available courses and dewr.gov.au/skills-reform/free-tafe for subsidised training options.

Income is unstable and capped unless you build a private client base or move into management. Most club and school positions are part-time or casual, with pay dropping during off-season. You'll spend lots of time on admin (booking courts, member records) that doesn't pay extra. Burnout from repetitive instruction and managing difficult parents is real.

Regional centres have fewer opportunities and often need coaches to teach multiple sports. Most positions are at established clubs, schools, or private coaching studios in suburbs with higher participation rates. Remote work is not possible for this role.

Published for ANZSCO unit group 4523, the wider group this job sits in, not for this job on its own.

This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.

Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.

• Active Listeningcore
• Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
• Conflict Resolutioncore
• Continuous Learning and Upskillingcore
• Cultural Awareness and Sensitivitycore
• Customer Needs Assessmentcore
• Empathy and Emotional Intelligencecore
• Feedback Collection and Actioningcore
• Goal Setting and Planningcore
• Group Facilitationcore
• Inclusive Practicecore
• Risk Identificationcore
• Time Management and Prioritisationcore
• Verbal Communicationcore
• Adapt teaching to student's capabilities
• Adapt teaching to target group
• Adjust sporting equipment
• Appointment Scheduling
• Complaint Handling
• Digital Literacy
• Invoicing and Billing Administration
• Professional Boundaries Maintenance
• Record Management
• Workload Self-Management
• Written Communication

• ABS OSCA 2024, occupation definition and task statements
• ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
• ABS, 2021 Census of Population and Housing based on usual place of residence (Custom Report). OSCA Experimental Estimates.

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Last updated: 30 October 2026