Vacancy – Captain Fed Cup Team

Tennis is the National Governing Body for the and is affiliated to the International Federation and . Tennis Ireland promotes, develops, regulates and administers the sport on an all-island basis.

Tennis Ireland also selects and manages the Irish Fed Cup team, our premier international women’s’ tennis team and Ireland will next compete in Fed Cup in Europe / Africa Group III in Spring 2019.

Tennis Ireland wishes to invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the role of Fed Cup Captain.

The ideal candidate will; -

• Be Eligible to represent Ireland as per Rule 30 of the Fed Cup Regulations https://www.fedcup.com/media/278275/278275.pdf • Have a recognised coaching qualification • Have a track record of significant achievement in working with elite players • Have a good knowledge and understanding of the structure of the sport of tennis in Ireland • Have relevant experience in managing individual players or tennis teams, ideally in an international context

The successful candidate will report to the Chief Executive and will be required to liaise at a high level with the High Performance Director of Tennis Ireland and the Chair of the Tennis Ireland Performance Committee. The initial term for this part time role is 1 year and contract terms and conditions will be discussed at interview.

Applications, together with a comprehensive CV, must be lodged with Ms. Aileen Rogan, Operations Manager, Tennis Ireland, DCU, Glasnevin, Dublin 9 or by email to [email protected] by 5pm on the 19th October 2018.