Pickleball Coach

Job Summary

We are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and people-focused Pickleball Coach & Club Programme Lead to help grow and deliver our pickleball programme in Molesey.

The role will involve running our regular club programme, delivering engaging pickleball sessions, organising social activities and events, and supporting the development of after-school clubs for children and young people.

We are looking for someone who can create a welcoming and inclusive environment, build a strong pickleball community, and encourage people of all ages and abilities to get involved and enjoy the sport.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys coaching, organising activities, working with people and helping to build a thriving local sports community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the regular pickleball club programme in Molesey, including coaching sessions, games and activities
• Plan and run engaging sessions suitable for a range of abilities and experience levels
• Organise and run social sessions, events, friendly matches and other activities to build the local pickleball community
• Develop and deliver after-school pickleball clubs and activities for children and young people
• Teach fundamental pickleball techniques, rules and strategies in an engaging and accessible way
• Encourage participation and create a welcoming environment where players feel comfortable developing their skills
• Provide constructive feedback and support players in improving their confidence and ability
• Help promote the club programme and encourage new members and participants to get involved
• Organise drills, games, competitions and tournaments where appropriate
• Ensure all sessions are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant safeguarding and safety requirements
• Maintain equipment and ensure venues are left clean, safe and organised
• Work collaboratively with the wider team to develop and grow the Molesey programme
• Support other activities and initiatives as agreed with the CEO

Requirements

• Experience in sports coaching, particularly racket sports or similar activities
• A genuine enthusiasm for pickleball and a desire to help grow the sport
• Confident leading groups and creating fun, engaging and inclusive sessions
• Experience or an interest in working with children and young people is highly desirable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate and engage people of different ages and abilities
• Organised, reliable and able to take ownership of running sessions and activities
• Comfortable organising social events and community activities
• Ability to adapt sessions to suit different abilities and learning styles
• A positive, energetic and friendly approach
• Knowledge of pickleball rules, techniques and strategies is desirable
• Ability to be active and demonstrate techniques during coaching sessions

The Role

This is a varied role combining coaching, club management, community engagement and programme development. The successful candidate will play an important role in creating a vibrant and welcoming pickleball community in Molesey, while helping us expand our after-school and social programmes.

Pay: £12.00-£24.50 per hour

Work Location: In person