Tennis Coach
A Tennis Coach designs and delivers tennis instruction to players across recreational, junior development, and competitive pathways. In Australia, tennis coaching operates under Tennis Australia's accreditation framework and is conducted through clubs, academies, and private facilities.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate and stable demand at club and community level; strong demand for performance-level coaches with elite athlete development experience.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- MLTSSLMedium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List
Occupations eligible for permanent visas including Subclass 189 and 190.
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
- 189Learn more →Skilled Independent visa
Permanent points-tested visa for workers not sponsored by an employer, family member, or state.
- 190Learn more →Skilled Nominated visa
Permanent visa for workers nominated by a state or territory government.
- 485Learn more →Temporary Graduate visa
Post-study work visa for recent graduates of Australian qualifications.
- 491Learn more →Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa
Five-year provisional visa for workers willing to live and work in regional Australia.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| VIC | Victoria | View nomination → |
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Design and deliver tennis coaching sessions for individuals and groups across skill levels
- Develop player technique in areas including strokes, serve, footwork, and match tactics
- Assess player performance and plan development programs for junior and adult athletes
- Organise and run coaching programs and clinics at club or academy level
Skills required
- Tennis Australia accreditation at an appropriate coaching level
- Technical tennis knowledge including stroke mechanics and tactical play
- Ability to communicate technique effectively to players of varying ages and abilities
- Understanding of physical conditioning requirements for tennis
Typical qualifications pathway
Tennis Australia coaching accreditation (Play, Club, Advanced, or Performance Coach) is standard. VETASSESS is the assessing authority for migration purposes.
Visa & occupation list information
This occupation appears on the MLTSSL. Eligible Australian skilled visa pathways include subclasses 189, 190, 485, and 491. State nominations are available from nominating states and territories. For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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