Pickleball Coach

Bay Padel; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Padel is seeking a dedicated Pickleball Coach for our San Francisco locations (Treasure Island & Dogpatch). You will lead private and group sessions, design progressive drills, and foster a welcoming, professional training environment that encourages member growth and repeat participation.

Ideal candidates have coaching experience in pickleball or racquet sports, strong communication, and a collaborative mindset. Spanish is a plus. We offer ongoing training and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience or high-level background in pickleball or another racquet sport.
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working with players at every level.
• Spanish is a real plus, not required

Responsibilities

• Lead private and group pickleball sessions for players at every level.
• Execute and build lesson plans and drills focusing on technical, physical, tactical, and mental aspects.
• Track player progress and adjust instruction to keep players improving.
• Create a training environment that's safe, welcoming, and professional

Skills

Coaching experience

Strong communication

Spanish language (nice-to-have)

Job description

Hiring for locations in San Francisco (Treasure Island & Dogpatch)

About Bay Padel

Bay Padel is the Bay Area's fastest-growing padel and racket sports club, with locations across California. We exist to build a professional, inspiring environment where people of all backgrounds can connect, grow, and find belonging through the consistent pursuit of excellence, community, and personal elevation.

We are building a place where members come to compete, improve, and belong, and where the team behind the experience takes as much pride in the details as the players do on the court. As we expand across California, we are looking for people who share that standard.

Role Overview

The Pickleball Coach plays a crucial part in maximizing the member experience at Bay Padel's San Francisco locations. This role owns the quality of instruction players receive, private lessons, group clinics, and everything in between, and plays a direct role in building the community that keeps members coming back.

Responsibilities

Coaching & Player Development

• Lead private and group pickleball sessions for players at every level
• Execute and build lesson plans and drills that focus on technical, physical, tactical, and mental aspects
• Track player progress and adjust instruction to keep players improving

Member Experience & Community

• Create a training environment that's safe, welcoming, and professional
• Participate in club events, mixers, and tournaments, helping grow the community around the sport
• Build close and real relationships with members so they keep coming back

Team Coordination

• Communicate player feedback and progress to the team so we keep raising the bar on member experience

What We're Looking For

• Coaching experience or a high-level competitive background in pickleball or another racquet sport
• A solid understanding of technical and tactical fundamentals of the sport
• Strong communication skills, comfortable working with players at every level. Spanish is a real plus, not required
• Reliability, professionalism, and a team-first mindset
• Coaching Certification is a plus, not required

We support ongoing training and want you to grow with the company!