What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Coach and Manager for Children Sports Program position at Padel Palz?
Location: Williamsburg & Greenpoint, Brooklyn
Type: Part-Time to Full-Time (with growth potential)
Start Date: Summer/Fall 2025
About Us:
We are a Brooklyn-based startup introducing young children to Padel—the world’s fastest-growing racquet sport—through a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate program. Our mission is to help kids build confidence, coordination, and social skills through a culturally rich play-based sport.
Position Overview:
We are seeking passionate and experienced coaches to help design and deliver our early childhood racquet sports curriculum. Coaches will play a foundational role in shaping the program and leading sessions across a network of padel clubs and preschool partners throughout the city.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the founding team to develop and refine racquet sports programming for children aged 2.5 to 7
- Lead group classes and instructional sessions at various NYC locations
- Incorporate play-based and age-appropriate movement techniques into sports instruction
- Communicate with parents, school staff, and club partners in a professional and enthusiastic manner
- Help build a positive and inclusive culture for children and families
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with nursery and early elementary-aged children (ages 2–7)
- Background in racquet sports (padel, tennis, squash, etc.) as a player, coach, or recreational instructor
- Demonstrated experience organizing play-based physical or athletic activities for young children
- Energetic, patient, and highly dependable
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain before start date)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Early childhood education background or certification
- Experience working in schools, camps, or youth sports programs
- Familiarity with the NYC preschool landscape or padel community is a plus
Compensation:
Above-market hourly compensation of $45-$55/hr depending on experience and availability. Significant growth opportunities as the program scales.
One-time starting payment of $1,500–$2,000 for the development and delivery of a complete program curriculum.
Salary : $45 - $55