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Looking to become a tennis coach? Get the right start in your coaching journey by enrolling into a Tennis Australia Coaching Course. Whether you’re looking to turn your passion into a profession, or inspire the next generation of Tennis superstars, Tennis coaching is a job for you. With benefits such as working outdoors, staying active, and positively influencing young Tennis players, Tennis coaching is a rewarding lifestyle.

See below to see what Tennis Australia Coach Education Course suits you!

Tennis Australia Coaching Courses
	Participation Coaching Course (Frm. Foundation)	Trainee Coaching Course (Frm. Community)	Development Coaching Course (Level 1)
Description	A taster into the world of Tennis coaching and the opportunity it offers, this course features Hot Shots Tennis (junior program) activities and the basics of contemporary coaching methods. This course is suitable for people of all backgrounds and abilities looking to gain some knowledge and ideas about tennis coaching.	This course is designed to train coaches to develop the skills of junior Tennis players, giving you the confidence to deliver a Hot Shots Tennis lesson under the guidance of a head coach. This course is suitable for people of all backgrounds and abilities seeking to start tennis coaching.	This qualification focuses on planning, delivering and reflecting on coaching sessions and creating positive learning environments for children and can include the Certificate III in Sport Coaching (SIS30521). This course is suitable for people of all backgrounds and abilities who are seeking a career in Tennis coaching.
Duration	6 hours	2 days	Up to 17 days – with the learning journey spread over 6 months

Pre-requisites	Minimum age – 16 years Relevant State/Territory Working with Children Check National Police Check	Minimum age – 16 years Relevant State/Territory Working with Children Check National Police Check	Minimum age – 16 years Relevant State/Territory Working with Children Check National Police Check Supervising coach who is at least Club Professional (Level 2) qualified Coaching a minimum of 5 hours per week

Cost	$135.00 (inc GST) $95.00 (inc GST) (if supported by a Business Tennis Australia Coach Member)	$295.00 (inc GST)	$1,860.00 (inc GST)

Travel subsidy	N/A	N/A	Subsidy of $800 is available to participants who reside in regional areas and meet the subsidy criteria. Participants are eligible to apply if they reside more than 200kms from the course venue.

Women’s coaching scholarships	Women’s coaching scholarships (full course fee) are offered to women participants in Participation Coaching Courses	President’s Women In Tennis scholarships (full course fee) are offered to women participants in Trainee Coaching Courses	President’s Women In Tennis scholarships (50% of total course fee) for women participants in the Development Coaching Course (Level 1). These scholarships are criteria based.

Tennis Australia Coach Membership	Complimentary Tennis Australia Trainee Coach Membership for two years valued at up to $218	Complimentary Tennis Australia Trainee Coach Membership for two years valued at up to $218	Complimentary Tennis Australia Trainee Coach Membership for two years valued at up to $218. Complimentary upgrade to Tennis Australia Qualified Coach Membership on successful completion of the course.