Head Tennis Coach - The Campus Department — The Campus - Tennis


Join the Quinta do Lago Team — Where Excellence Meets Passion!

 

At Quinta do Lago, we work every day to create unique and memorable experiences in one of Europe’s most exclusive destinations.

By combining tradition with innovation, we offer an environment where professionalism, hospitality, and excellence are celebrated.

We value teamwork, respect, sustainability, and the ambition to continuously improve.

We are looking for dedicated, authentic, and inspired individuals who want to be part of a project with soul, integrity, and vision.

If you are looking for more than just a job — if you are seeking a place where you can grow, learn, and be part of something truly special — Quinta do Lago is your destination.

 

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Tennis Coach (M/F) for the High Performance Sports Centre – The Campus, to lead and develop the tennis programme at The Campus.
 
The successful candidate will have proven experience in coaching, programme development, team leadership, and event management, with a strong focus on growing participation and developing junior players.

 

Candidate Profile

 

 

    • Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Head Coach, Tennis Manager, Academy Manager, or similar leadership role.
    • Recognised tennis coaching qualification and relevant certifications
    • Strong coaching experience across all levels, including adult participation programmes and competitive junior development.
    • Proven experience in growing tennis programmes, memberships, and coaching revenues.
    • Experience organising and managing tournaments, leagues, camps, and federated events.
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
    • Strong organisational and planning abilities with a proactive and commercial mindset.
    • Ability to motivate, mentor, and develop coaching teams.
    • Passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and building long-term player engagement.
    • Knowledge of additional racket sports (Preferred)
    • Fluent English and Portuguese; additional languages will be considered an advantage.

 

 

Key Responsibilities

 

 

    • Lead, manage, and develop all tennis operations at The Campus.
    • Design and deliver high-quality coaching programmes for adults, juniors, beginners, and performance players.
    • Develop and implement strategies to increase participation, lesson uptake, memberships, and player retention.
    • Establish and oversee a structured junior development pathway, supporting players from grassroots to competitive performance levels.
    • Mentor and manage coaching staff, ensuring the highest standards of coaching delivery and customer service.
    • Organise and oversee tennis camps, tournaments, leagues, federated competitions, social events, and corporate activities.
    • Build and maintain strong relationships with members, guests, parents, schools, and the wider community.
    • Work closely with management to drive revenue growth and continuously enhance the tennis offering.
    • Oversee court utilisation, programme scheduling, bookings, and the day-to-day management of tennis operations.
    • Plan and deliver federated tournaments and competitive events in accordance with national governing body standards and regulations.
    • Monitor programme performance through participation levels, revenue generation, and customer satisfaction metrics.
    • Promote The Campus as a leading destination for tennis coaching, training camps, and events.
    • Work closely with management to drive revenue growth and enhance the overall tennis offering

 

 

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