Youth Pickleball Coach: Energetic, Safe & Fun

Eastern Sports Management; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

ESM EMBREY MILL LLC is seeking a part-time Youth Pickleball Coach to lead Lil' Pickleballers at the Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center in Stafford, VA. The role focuses on creating a fun, inclusive environment while teaching basic pickleball skills to children aged 4–12, with emphasis on safety, sportmanship, and engagement.

The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and dependable, with a willingness to learn the program curriculum.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in coaching, teaching, recreation, camp, or similar environments.
• Basic knowledge of pickleball and its fundamental skills and rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and parents/guardians.
• Ability to create a positive, welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Dependable, energetic, patient and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to actively participate in drills and activities for extended periods.
• Ability to safely supervise children in an active recreational environment.
• Preferred: pickleball certification or formal coaching experience.
• Preferred: CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lil' Pickleball classes in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.
• Teach age-appropriate pickleball fundamentals: paddle control, ready position, forehand and backhand.
• Demonstrate serving and returning, basic court positioning and movement.
• Maintain class safety, supervision and behavior expectations.
• Provide constructive feedback to participants and communicate with parents.
• Assist with program events, clinics, camps or other youth pickleball activities.
• Represent the Jeff Rouse Swim and Sport Center professionally.

Skills

Experience with kids

Pickleball knowledge

Communication

Inclusive environment

Stamina

Supervision

Positive attitude

Education

CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Pickleball certification

Job description

ESM EMBREY MILL LLC is seeking a part-time Youth Pickleball Coach to lead Lil' Pickleballers at the Jeff Rouse Swim & Sports Center in Stafford, VA. The role focuses on creating a fun, inclusive environment while teaching basic pickleball skills to children aged 4–12, with emphasis on safety, sportmanship, and engagement.

The ideal candidate is energetic, patient, and dependable, with a willingness to learn the program curriculum.