Padel Coach

About the role

321Sports is looking for a Padel Coach to run coaching sessions for individuals, groups and academies, develop training programmes and support the wider padel programme. The role covers coaching delivery, programme development, team support, operations and safety, and requires liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver private lessons, group sessions, junior programmes and internal tournaments, adjusting training plans to player level, goals and progression
• Ensure safe coaching practice (warm-ups, cool-downs, injury prevention) within accreditation limits and 321Sports H&S policies
• Help build training curricula, progress pathways and seasonal plans, and organise community activations, corporate sessions and competitions
• Give feedback on lesson performance and player development to line managers, and monitor attendance, engagement and satisfaction
• Mentor new coaches, support assistant coaches and volunteers, and liaise with Operations, Commercial and Facility Management
• Set up and maintain safe, well-maintained courts and equipment, and comply with venue HSE, child protection and risk assessment protocols
• Keep up to date with padel coaching developments through recognised governing bodies and attend training and certifications

Required profile

• Certified Padel Coach (recognised national or international body)
• 3+ years' experience coaching padel at club or academy level
• Fluent in English; Arabic is a plus
• Willing to work weekends, evenings and during events

Required skills

• Valid First Aid & CPR certification (preferred)
• Familiarity with padel techniques, tactics and match formats
• Understanding of coaching policies, sport federation standards and health, safety and safeguarding
• Basic IT tools (email, attendance tracking, scheduling systems)