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Join the FD Tennis team
Coach with one of Melbourne’s most welcoming tennis programs. Help players of every age fall in love with the game, and build a coaching career you’re proud of.
- Est.2007 Coaching Melbourne since
- 7 Club venues across Melbourne
- 10+ Programs from Hot Shots to Performance
- 20+ Years of experience from our Head Coach
- Box Hill
- Balwyn Park
- Cranross
- St Christopher’s
- Batterham Park
- Our Holy Redeemer
- Our Lady’s Wattle Park
Why FD Tennis
More than a coaching job
Since 2007 we’ve built a program with something for everyone, from beginners to high-level competition players. Our coaches are the heart of it. Here’s what you get when you join the crew.
Coach every level
From three-year-olds in Blue Stage to high-performance juniors and adult competition players, there is always something new to coach.
Learn from the best
Work alongside experienced senior coaches and a Head Coach with 20+ years on court in Australia and abroad.
A real career pathway
Start as an assistant and grow into squads, performance and private coaching as your skills and qualifications build.
Hours that fit your life
After-school, weekend, evening and holiday program sessions, which suit study, playing or a second career.
Coach close to home
Seven club venues across Melbourne’s east and north, from Box Hill and Balwyn to Preston and The Basin.
A team that has fun
Match play, UTR events, fundraisers and a crew that genuinely loves the game. Good vibes on and off court.
Coaching pathways
Find your place on court
Whether you’re picking up a racquet as a coach for the first time or you’re a seasoned pro, there’s a role for you.
Trainee & Assistant Coach
New to coaching? Learn on court beside our senior coaches while you work towards your coaching qualifications.
Hot Shots Coach
Bring the energy to Blue Stage, Red, Orange and Green ball programs and build a love of tennis from day one.
Junior Squad & Performance Coach
Develop committed juniors through squads, the Junior Pathway Program, match play and UTR events.
Adult & Cardio Tennis Coach
Lead adult groups, the Women’s Program, Cardio Tennis and in-house competitions.
Holiday Program Coach
Run fun, high-energy days during the school holidays. A great way to get started with us.
Player to Coach
Current or former competitive player? We’ll help you turn what you know into a coaching career.
Motivated, reliable and passionate about developing players?
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We’re hiring
There are no open positions right now, but we're always keen to hear from great coaches and staff. Send us your resume below and we'll keep it on file.
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What we look for
The FD Tennis standard
Our coaches design lessons that are fun, yet highly informative, and they keep every player safe. Here’s what every coach brings to court.
- Tennis Australia accreditationOr working towards it. Trainees welcome.
- Working With Children CheckA current Victorian WWCC (Employee).
- First Aid certificateOr willingness to complete one.
- Great with peopleClear, positive communication with kids, parents and adults.
- Reliable & passionateYou turn up on time, prepared and ready to make every session count.
Ready to apply?
Let’s get you on court
Send us your resume and a short introduction. Even if there’s no role listed that fits, we’d love to hear from you.