James Callard

About the Candidate

James Callard
Dartmouth, UK TQ6 9TB
📞 +44 7512 565970 | ✉️ jamescallard18@gmail.com
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Professional Summary
Professional tennis coach and manager with specialised expertise in junior player development. Known for fostering team collaboration, driving performance, and adapting to evolving needs. Demonstrates strategic leadership, effective communication, and strong organisational skills. Focused on achieving excellence and measurable results in all coaching initiatives. Highly motivated to continue in a directorial sports role and committed to ongoing professional growth.

Skills
High-performance tennis and golf coaching
Team management and leadership
Directorial and administrative skills
Event planning and coordination
Effective communication techniques
Interpersonal relationship building
Safeguarding and child protection
First Aid and CPR certified
Player development strategies
Facility management
Teamwork and collaboration
Customer service excellence

Work History
Assistant Tennis Director
TCI Pro Tennis Academy – Turks & Caicos Islands
February 2025 – Present

Streamlined communication between teachers, parents, and administrators to foster a collaborative learning environment.
Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to maintain a high-quality coaching team.
Assisted the Director in developing innovative programs to enhance performance and retention.
Enhanced player performance through personalized coaching plans and development strategies.
Collaborated with the Tennis Director to optimise scheduling, court usage, and program efficiency.
Improved junior tennis programs through new training methods and outreach initiatives.

Director of Junior Tennis & Tennis Pro
Trumbull Racquet Club – Trumbull, CT, United States
September 2023 – December 2024

Delivered expert tennis coaching in group and private settings for all age groups and skill levels.
Maintained indoor hard and outdoor green clay courts.
Organised and ran junior tennis competitions and social events to promote engagement and drive revenue.
Designed junior clinic programs for Red, Orange, and Yellow Ball disciplines, including high-performance pathways.
Managed team leadership, program communication, and membership sales.
Oversaw junior program social media presence and administrative coordination.

Head Tennis Professional
Windridge Tennis & Sports Camp – Roxbury, VT, United States
April 2023 – September 2023

Managed daily tennis operations and staff coaching assignments for over 350 players.
Created tournament draws, oversaw equipment procurement, and ensured budget efficiency.
Delivered private and group lessons for players of varying abilities, ages 7–15.
Promoted positive member relations through excellent customer service.

Head Tennis Professional
Club Med Turkoise – Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands
September 2022 – April 2023

Oversaw tennis and pickleball programs, ensuring a premium guest experience.
Trained and managed assistant coaches to maintain consistent, high-quality instruction.
Developed training programs for beginner and advanced players to enhance performance.
Monitored court maintenance and facility conditions for optimal playability.

Tennis Professional (Counselor)
Windridge Tennis & Sports Camps – Roxbury, VT, United States
May 2022 – September 2022

Provided coaching for beginner to advanced players, ages 7–15.
Maintained Har-Tru clay courts and officiated singles and doubles matches.
Directed youth tournaments, activities, and guardianship programs.
Developed customized coaching plans and mentored junior coaches.

Assistant Golf Professional
Elfordleigh Golf & Country Club – Plympton, United Kingdom
September 2021 – April 2022

Directed the Junior Golf Academy, conducting private and group lessons in both simulated and on-course settings.
Delivered private and group lessons for adults from beginner to professional level.
Organised multiple weekly tournaments and managed pro shop operations.
Handled golf course maintenance, member relations, and administrative transactions.
Assisted with budgeting, retail management, and membership programs.

Assistant Bar Manager
The Green Dragon – Stoke Fleming, United Kingdom
August 2018 – September 2021

Managed staff operations, scheduling, and training to ensure efficient service.
Assisted in setting sales targets, budgeting, and expense control.
Fostered a positive work culture and resolved customer issues promptly.
Delivered exceptional customer experiences to build long-term loyalty.

Education
Bachelor of Science in Sports Coaching
University of Winchester – Winchester, Hampshire, United Kingdom
June 2020

Dissertation: The effects of fatigue on shot accuracy among university team tennis players, exploring performance differences by gender.
Captain of Men’s Tennis 1st Team (2017–2020).
Transcript available upon request.

Certifications
LTA Level 1 Coach (extensive experience since certification)
USTA Coach Certified
USTA SafePlay Approved
LTA Cardio Tennis
First Aid and CPR Certified
Fully DBS Checked / UK Police Background Checked
Safeguarding & Protecting Children (Sport England)

Accomplishments
County/State/National Level Tennis Player
2018 BUCS University D1 National Championship Competitor
3× BUCS University National Doubles Finalist
National EACT Games Gold Medalist (2015)
International Tennis Teaching Professional
2-Handicap Golfer (Former Assistant Professional)
Clean Driver’s License & Valid Passport

Hobbies
Practicing and Playing Golf
Golf provides a relaxing environment where nature and competition combine. As a competitive individual, I find great satisfaction in continuously improving within such a challenging sport while enjoying the social atmosphere and camaraderie it fosters.