Padel Coach at Rocket Padel, Bristol

Rocket Padel; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Rocket Padel is seeking a Padel Coach to join our growing coaching programme across UK clubs, with a November start preferred. Part-time hours initially, with potential to progress to full-time as the programme expands.

You will deliver on-court activities, run socials, clinics, juniors and lessons, work with schools and communities, and help grow participation while upholding inclusivity and safety across venues.

Qualifications

• Valid LTA Level 2 Padel Instructor Qualification and accreditation (First Aid, DBS, Safeguarding).
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and coordinate on-court padel activities with clear communication to customers and staff.
• Deliver club activities including socials, tournaments, clinics, courses, juniors and individual lessons.
• Demonstrate keen interest in coach education.
• Attend coach meetings.
• Deliver high-quality coaching sessions.
• Develop and implement initiatives to increase participation and member retention.
• Assist in outreach with local schools, community groups, universities and colleges.
• Deliver and upsell corporate events.
• Promote inclusivity and equality of opportunity within the club.
• Monitor court safety and report maintenance or safety concerns.

Skills

LTA Level 2 Padel

First Aid

DBS & Safeguarding

Time management

Organisational skills

English fluency

Social media

Job description

Since 2018, Rocket Padel has been on a mission to create the most fun, open and social exercise community for everyone. We have established and operated more than 100 courts in Scandinavia, and we opened our first UK Rocket Padel Club in Bristol in 2023, still the largest padel club in the country with 14 indoor courts. Followed by a summer pop-up padel venue just in front of the iconic Battersea Power Station the journey continues with 11 indoor courts in Ilford, becoming the largest padel club in London. To develop padel, inspire and support activities at Rocket Padel Bristol we are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic coach to deliver our junior Heroes programme, holiday camps and adult groups of varied ability levels.

Your Mission at Rocket Padel

We are looking for a Padel Coach to join our team, with a November start preferred. With our coaching programme continuing to grow, this role offers part-time hours initially and would suit a passionate coach keen to help build the programme, with the potential to progress into a full-time role with us.

As Padel Coach, you will play a key role in shaping the coaching programme, driving participation, and ensuring an outstanding player experience at our clubs. Working alongside the Club Manager, Head Coach and coaching team, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering and coordinating on-court padel activities, ensuring clear communication with customers and staff.
• Delivery of club activities, including: Socials, club tournaments, clinic, courses, juniors and individual lessons.
• Keen interest in coach education
• Attending coach meetings
• Delivery of high-quality coaching sessions.
• Developing and implementing initiatives to increase participation and member retention.
• Assisting in delivering our outreach programme by working with local schools, community groups, universities, and colleges.
• Delivering and upselling corporate events.
• Promoting inclusivity and ensuring equality of opportunity within the club.
• Monitoring court safety and reporting any maintenance or safety concerns.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

We are looking for a motivated, positive, and passionate individual who thrives in a team environment and is dedicated to growing the sport of padel. The ideal candidate will have:

• A valid LTA Level 2 Padel Instructor Qualification and valid accreditation, including First Aid, DBS and Safeguarding certification.
• Strong time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with high fluency in English.
• A working knowledge of social media (content creation is a plus but not essential).
• A true passion for padel and a desire to be an ambassador for Rocket Padel both internally and externally.

Why Join Rocket Padel?

At Rocket Padel, we’re not just building clubs—we’re creating a movement. Join us and enjoy:

• A pivotal role in making the world’s fastest-growing sport more accessible in the UK.
• A collaborative, inspiring, and fun work environment with motivated colleagues.
• Unlimited free play at all Rocket Padel clubs.
• Free staff gear and continued support to develop your padel skills.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• Guarantee of regular hours.

Our Promise to the Sport

Rocket Padel is more than a club—it’s a community. By creating high-quality venues and coaching programs, we are committed to growing both amateur and professional padel, ensuring its long-term sustainability and success.