🎾 Head of Racquet Sports
📍 Robin Park Leisure Centre, Wigan
⏰ 37 hours per week | Permanent
💷 Salary: Grade 8, £36,363 – £40,777 per annum
Lead. Inspire. Grow the future of racquet sports.
We’re on an exciting journey at Wigan Council — building a workforce that truly reflects our Borough and creates opportunities for everyone to thrive. If you’re passionate about sport, community impact, and leadership, this could be the role for you.
🌟 Why join us?
At Wigan Council, we believe people do their best work when they feel valued, included, and supported to be their authentic selves. You’ll join an award-winning organisation where your ideas matter and your work makes a real difference in our neighbourhoods.
🏆 The Role
As Head of Racquet Sports at Robin Park Leisure Centre, you’ll take the lead on an exciting and expanding programme across Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, and Badminton.
You’ll:
Shape and grow a vibrant racquet sports offer across premium indoor and outdoor facilities
Lead inclusive pathways for all ages and abilities — from first-time players to regional competitors
Drive participation, performance, and partnerships within the community
Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of coaches and staff
Play a key role in the future development of Padel at the centre
With bespoke tennis courts, eight badminton courts, and exciting growth opportunities ahead, this is a chance to leave a lasting legacy in racquet sports.
⏱️ The role includes flexible shifts across weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
About You
You’re a motivated and experienced racquet sports professional with a passion for developing people and programmes.
You’ll bring:
LTA Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and Accreditation+
Proven coaching and leadership experience
Strong organisational and people-management skills
A commitment to safeguarding, health, and high-quality delivery
It’s a bonus if you have:
LTA Level 5 qualification
Experience in public leisure or community sports settings
Confidence using IT systems for scheduling, reporting, and performance monitoring
About Wigan Council
We’re proud to have been named ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE Awards.
Our Progress with Unity plan is shaping a new era for Wigan Borough — focused on:
Creating fair opportunities for children, families, residents, and businesses
Helping our towns and neighbourhoods flourish
We support flexible working, a blended approach to where work happens, and offer a wide range of exclusive employee benefits and rewards.
When you join us, you become part of #TeamWigan — a place where people, purpose, and pride come together.
Important Information
👉 Ready to lead the future of racquet sports in Wigan?
Apply now and be part of something bigger.
