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Dorset Tennis is keen to support volunteers, coaches and future coaches who are committed to improving their qualification level supporting Tennis for Britain. In seeking funding assistance, we also encourage you to gain the support of your club/school/local authority in the first instance for partnership funding.
CRITERIA
· Committed to being an LTA accredited coach.
· Officially involved within an LTA registered club, school or local authority tennis programme in Dorset.
· Committed to work as a Coach or Assistant in Dorset for at least the next 12 months. Applicants must plan to deliver at least 5 hours of coaching each week.
GRANT STRUCTURE
Dorset Tennis will support (at the present time) 100% of the LTA Assistant (Level 1) course and 50% of LTA Tennis Instructor (Level 2), and LTA Tennis Coach (Level 3). The other 50% must be supported by the candidate and/or the club or some other form of partnership funding. Normally candidates will be expected to pay their own travel and other expenses including DBS and attending first aid courses.
For Level 4 and Level 5, applications will be reviewed on an individual basis.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Applicant must be officially linked to a tennis club or coaching programme.
Applications must be submitted prior to and well in advance of the start of the course.
Grants will only be released upon successful completion of the course. Applicant will initially need to cover the full cost of the course. Please send proof of completion and your bank details to the address below to claim the grant which will be paid by BACS into your account Although it is hoped that the candidate will be successful the only requirement is that the course is fully attended with all modules and the assessment completed to the satisfaction of the course organisers.
It is expected that the Applicant will continue to work in Dorset after they are qualified and will be asked to confirm that they intend to coach in the area subject to unforeseen circumstances. The applicant is encouraged to carry out some occasional voluntary work for Dorset Tennis such as coaching or assisting at the County Championships.
LTA Coach Education Courses are in demand and fill up very quickly - you are advised to book early to secure your place. Please submit the completed form on-line. The application will be assessed by the Grants Committee and we aim to give a response within 4-6 weeks.