Kids Pickleball Activity Leader

CALEX SPORTS INC; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

CALEX SPORTS INC is seeking enthusiastic Pickleball Coaches for After School & Summer Camp programs in the Bay Area. Positions are part-time, in-person at multiple school sites, teaching beginner-friendly Pickleball/Tennis to elementary students (K–5). You will create a fun, active learning environment and support program goals.

Summer camps run June–August with $18–$24 per hour; After School hours in fall/wall provide $50–$65 per session, typically Mon–Fri 1:00 PM–5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or playing Pickleball is preferred.
• Strong communication and positive classroom management.
• Must be reliable and enthusiastic working with kids.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pickleball to 5–10-year-olds using provided lesson plans.
• Manage class sizes of 8–16 students and foster a safe, engaging environment.
• Attend training or shadowing before start date.
• Take attendance and communicate with parents/school staff.
• Capture class photos for documentation.

Skills

Pickleball experience

Communication skills

Class management

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title

After School & Summer Pickleball Coach

Job Type

Part-time (2–4 hours per week)

Work Setup

In-person

Contact

[phone]

Education Required

At least High School or equivalent

After School Program

Pay Rate: $50–$65 per session

Schedule: Monday–Friday between 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

Season: September through the school year

Summer Camp Program (June–August)

Pay Rate: $18–$24 per hour (back-to-back sessions available)

• Half-day Morning: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Half-day Afternoon: 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Full-day Camp: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
• Possible extension until 6:00 PM

About the Position

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join our team as Pickleball Coaches for both our Summer Camp Program and After School Program. During the summer months (June–August), coaches will lead fun and engaging pickleball sessions through our camps. Beginning in September, our After School Program resumes and continues throughout the school year.

You’ll teach beginner-friendly Pickleball/Tennis sessions for elementary school students (Grades K–5) at various school sites around the Bay Area. Our programs focus on creating a fun, active, and supportive environment for young beginners.

Additional: For the After School Program, coaches typically teach one class per day (about one hour), with a possible additional 30 minutes of pre-care. All equipment is provided by us.

Responsibilities

• Teach Pickleball classes for students ages 5–10 using provided lesson plans.
• Manage class size (8–16 students) and maintain a positive environment.
• Attend a 2-day training or shadowing session before starting.
• Equipment (provided by the company).
• Take attendance, manage student sign-ins, and interact with parents/school staff.
• Capture a few class photos for documentation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 19 years old.
• Teaching or playing experience in Pickleball is preferred but not mandatory.
• USPTA/PTR certification is a plus.
• Enjoy working with kids; patient, enthusiastic, and reliable.
• Good communication and class management skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have valid work permit to work in USA
• Must be fully vaccinated and willing to undergo a TB test and Live Scan background check before starting work.
• Must complete sending photo and short biography to upload in our website and introduce your experience in sports.

Programs are offered at multiple schools across the Bay Area. Candidates must currently live locally and be available for in-person work.

Join us in making tennis fun and accessible for children across the Bay Area!