Pickleball Coach (for kids)

TGA Sports; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 55,104 - 68,880; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Part Time Hours

Per-class pay: $40-$50

Job summary

TGA Sports is launching a pickleball coaching program in Novato, CA, seeking an enthusiastic instructor to lead after-school sessions at Liberty School and Flyte Racquet Club. Candidates should be reliable, energetic, and comfortable working with kids, with a passion for growing pickleball in the community.

The role starts part-time with potential to expand hours, days, and locations as enrollment grows. Certification like PPR or RSPA is a nice-to-have, with additional teaching potential in

Qualifications

• Experience in pickleball teaching or playing is required.
• Ability to work with children and communicate effectively.
• Outgoing, energetic, and dependable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Handle after-school pickleball sessions at schools and parks.
• Maintain equipment and class rosters; update progress as needed.
• Contribute to program growth with leadership and reliability.
• Collaborate with team to schedule future sessions and locations.

Skills

Pickleball experience

Working with kids

Positive attitude

Reliability

Growth mindset

Job description

We’re officially launching pickleball and looking for an enthusiastic, reliable coach to help us build something special from the ground up — with real opportunity to grow hours, locations, and leadership as the program expands.

Initial launch locations & schedule:

Liberty School – Petaluma (Fridays)

• 4-6th grade 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Flyte Racquet Club (Weekends)

• Weekend sessions, likely mornings
• Exact times TBD based on coach availability

This starts part-time, but the goal is growth — more hours, more days, and more locations as enrollment increases. If you’re someone who wants to help shape a program (not just show up and clock out), this is for you.

What We’re Looking For

• Pickleball experience (teaching or playing)
• Comfortable working with kids
• Positive, energetic, and dependable
• Excited about growing pickleball in the community

Nice To Have (or Willing To Obtain)

• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry) Certification
• Pickleball Certification through the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA)

While this role is specifically for pickleball, there’s also opportunity to teach tennis and/or golf for candidates who have those skills and want additional hours.

Requirements

• Strong sports background with general sports knowledge.
• Must have reliable transportation as all programs are run at local schools and parks.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with children and parents.
• Must be punctual (classes are held after school in the afternoons and children are counting on you).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Bring your personality to make classes fun.
• Maintain Equipment and Kit bags.
• Update class rosters and complete student progress reports.

Benefits

• Flexible Schedule
• Part Time Hours
• Wages $40-50 per class+ (depending on experience and performance)
• Summer Camp work availability
• Programs run with school calendars
• New Employee Referral Fee
• After school enrichment
• Sports coach