Aforza
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:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
How to apply:
By e-mail: alan@aforza.ca
Veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces, Visible minorities, Indigenous people, and Newcomers to Canada are welcome to apply.