Senior Head Coach - Padel, Platform Tennis & Pickleball

Merion Cricket Club; Haverford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Merion Cricket Club is seeking an experienced Head Professional to lead its padel, platform tennis, and pickleball programs. This role blends active on-court teaching with oversight of the department’s staff, programming, and events, reporting to the Director of Padel, Pickleball & Platform Tennis.

The Head Professional will ensure teaching quality, develop staff, and manage scheduling, clinics, leagues, and member-centered events across all three sports, driving growth and member experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of professional teaching experience at a private club; racquets focus preferred.
• Experience in a head-professional or leadership role at a private racquets facility or academy.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop a teaching staff.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and sound judgment in day-to-day program decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality private, semi-private, and group instruction across padel, platform tennis, and pickleball.
• Develop and refine lesson plans reflecting current coaching practices.
• Design programming for all ages and skill levels; coordinate with Director on needs and standards.
• Identify opportunities for clinics, leagues, ladders, social programs, and events.
• Train, mentor, and lead assistant teaching professionals; oversee teaching quality and consistency.
• Manage seasonal schedules for clinics, leagues, and events; plan tournaments and exhibitions.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Program development

Staff mentoring

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Tools

USPTA certification

PTR certification

PPTR certification

Job description

Merion Cricket Club is seeking an experienced Head Professional to lead its padel, platform tennis, and pickleball programs. This role blends active on-court teaching with oversight of the department’s staff, programming, and events, reporting to the Director of Padel, Pickleball & Platform Tennis.

The Head Professional will ensure teaching quality, develop staff, and manage scheduling, clinics, leagues, and member-centered events across all three sports, driving growth and member experience.