Aforza

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:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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