Women Leaders in Tennis - NSW 2024

Tennis' strategic commitment is to be a global leader in inclusion and diversity. Our vision is no limits for Women and Girls on and off the court. We are committed to increasing and supporting women leaders in tennis. To achieve this, Tennis is providing an opportunity for women in the community to complete its Women Leaders in Tennis (WLIT) program. Program graduates will gain a vast range of learning and experiences within the leadership domain as well as mentoring and support.

OBJECTIVES OF THE WLIT PROGRAM

The WLIT program aims to:

• Ensure an equal voice for women
• Build the leadership knowledge, skills and confidence of current and prospective community leaders
• Create a network of women community leaders both locally and nationally
• Increase participation of women and girls in community leadership roles in clubs/venues
• Recruit and retain women community leaders.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This program is designed for current and prospective women community leaders who may be:

• In paid or volunteer roles in tennis clubs/venues across the country
• Club volunteers, community activators, program/event leaders or club committee members
• Senior club leaders (i.e., Club President, Committee members, Coach).

Eligibility Criteria

• Be aged 18 years or over
• Identify as a woman
• Be an Australian citizen or have been granted permanent residence status.
• Provide a Working With Children Check and sign a Member Protection Declaration
• Currently involved in a paid or volunteer capacity for a local affiliated Tennis club/venue
• Have nomination from relevant personnel (eg. club president, committee member or manager/supervisor)
• Is not a current employee at Tennis Australia or Member Associations.

PROGRAM DELIVERY

Tennis is excited to provide this four-month program combining face-to-face group sessions, self-paced interactive online learning (approximately 5hrs per month), and hands on activities. Supported with ongoing mentoring, participants will build their confidence and competence as community tennis leaders.

Key Dates:

• Sunday 18th Aug 2024, 9am - 4.30pm Day 1 face to face workshop, Location - Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre
• Tuesday 27th Aug 2024, 7pm - 8.30pm, Online interactive session 1**
• Tuesday 17th Sept 2024, 7pm - 8pm, Online interactive session 2**
• Tuesday 8th October 2024, 7pm - 8pm, Online interactive session 3**
• Sunday 20th Oct 2024, 9am - 4.30pm, Final face to face workshop (and last day of the course), Location - Sydney Olympic Park Tennis Centre

**Please note: online sessions will be recorded and can be viewed at a later date if you are unable to attend.

REGISTRATION CLOSES: Sunday 28 July 2024 at 11.30pm or prior if capacity is reached.

PROGRAM FEE

This program is fully subsided. The participant will not incur any cost.

***This program is valued at $4,000 . No payment will be required .

REGIONAL TRAVEL SUBSIDY

We are committed to improving access for current and prospective women leaders in regional areas. Eligible women will be able to access a travel subsidy to offset the travel and accommodation costs associated with completing the program. If you wish to apply please tick 'yes' when prompted in the application process.

SELECTION

The selection panel will consist of Tennis NSW personnel. Successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified in writing. If no suitable applications are received during the application period, Tennis reserves the right not to offer the program. Decisions regarding acceptance into the program will be final and no correspondence will be entered into. Note: There are a limited positions available for each Women Leaders in Tennis program.

Please note: Tennis may at its sole discretion, offer an applicant special consideration if an eligibility requirement set out in these guidelines cannot be met due to extenuating circumstances. In this first program intake, priority will be given to women who are currently in leadership roles at Clubs/Venues. Our aim is have representation across geographical locations.