Freelance tennis coach on local courts

Parents of junior players, adult beginners and returning players, and sometimes schools or community groups.

Charge per lesson or sell a block of lessons or a school-term course. Group sessions earn more per hour than one-on-one.

• Solid tennis playing ability
• Clear, patient teaching
• Good with kids and beginners
• Organising bookings and payments

• Working With Children Check requirements, which differ by state and territory
• Public liability and, if required, professional indemnity insurance
• Councils and court operators may require a coaching permit or fee, so check before teaching
• Weather cancellations can cut income, so set a clear wet-weather policy
• Many clients book after school and on weekends, so expect uneven hours

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $3,000, depending on your coaching equipment, insurance and any accreditation or fees you choose to pay for. These are estimates, so check what court operators and insurers require.

Monthly revenue is typically around $600 to $4,000, depending on how many lessons you teach and your pricing. These are estimates, and you would need at least around 6 hours a week, with weather cancellations affecting income.

Working With Children Check requirements differ by state and territory, so check yours. Also check public liability and any professional indemnity insurance, and whether councils or court operators require a coaching permit or fee. Plan a wet-weather policy too.