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University Tennis Coordinator

Salary in the range £20,870 to £23,007 per annum incl. pro rata Part time (12 hours per week) and fixed-term for two years.

The University of East London is a dynamic and rapidly expanding university at the heart of Europe's largest regeneration area and immediately adjacent to the site of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics Games.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and competitive graduate to provide tennis expertise as part of our expanding sporting offer to students, staff and the wider community. This is a unique opportunity to combine postgraduate study and tennis coaching development at an institution which is rapidly developing in sports.

This post provides an opportunity for a graduate to combine practical tennis coaching and development in a higher education setting with part-time study for a higher degree. Your primary responsibilities will include delivery of a year-round tennis programme to students and staff, the development of tennis opportunities for all players of all standards and to provide direction and guidance to the UELSports tennis club.

Educated to degree level, you will be a current LTA-licensed coach, with experience of coaching players at beginner and intermediate levels. An understanding of the principles of sports development is essential, as are excellent organisational, communication and IT skills. The successful candidate will also have a confirmed place on a part time post graduate degree course at UEL.

To obtain further details about this vacancy please visit our website at www.uel.ac.uk/vacancies (reference number 62s2010). The closing date for applications is Sunday 11th July 2010. Interviews have been scheduled for 21st July 2010.

CVs will not be accepted without a completed application form.

We are working actively to improve the diversity of our staff.

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At UELSports we aim to provide more opportunities for ALL our students to participate in sport regardless of ability and fitness levels. We are preparing a funding bid to Sport England in order to develop our capacity to provide exactly what you need and desire.

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