Padel Coach

Lawn Tennis Association; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A sports organization in the UK is looking for a Coach to support their Padel Club in Oxford. The role involves managing junior programmes, delivering on-court activities, and driving commercial performance. Candidates should have elite-level experience in racket sports and a background in team sports. The position requires flexibility, IT literacy, and the ability to work under pressure. Applications close on 22nd February 2026, with the opportunity for early interviews.

Qualifications

• Elite level experience in racket sports as a player or coach.
• Ability to adapt to challenging circumstances and work flexible hours.
• Experience in team sports as a player, coach, or administrator.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver on-court activities for all ages and abilities.
• Manage the junior pathway and deliver schemes for Junior programmes.
• Drive commercial performance through excellent customer service.

Skills

Elite level experience in racket sports

Good IT literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Smash Padel Oxford is recruiting a Coach to support our Oxford Padel Club. The 3 busy outdoor courts are part of a new expansion development and are currently planning to add a further 3 courts which will be canopied, making it a great 6 court facility with so much potential.

Responsibilities

• Help deliver the overall strategic management of Smash Padel Oxford, their facilities, programme growth and facility development
• Help deliver all on-court activities for people of all ages & abilities
• Help manage the junior pathway and deliver schemes of work for our Smashers & Junior programmes
• Use your technical & tactical knowledge to help your colleagues develop their padel coaching
• Help drive commercial performance through an innovative approach: delivering excellent standards and services that meet customer needs and occupancy targets as set out in the objectives for the centre
• Work closely with key stakeholders including community groups, employees, the LTA and Smash Padel management to ensure the facilities and Padel programmes continue to grow and improve
• Support the delivery of the Padel programmes across the Smash Padel offering in conjunction with the wider team to ensure programmes are planned and delivered to the highest standards
• Adopt and implement the Smash Padel inclusive policy to offer Padel to all community groups and players
• Work with your team to develop initiatives to recruit new customers and create an event calendar that supports maximising court usage
• Ensure the Smash Padel brand profile and core values are marketed correctly, securing content to promote our services through all media channels with campaigns to drive increased footfall
• You will be required to work reception and fulfil administration duties as part of the team

Essential qualifications

• Elite level experience in racket sports as a player or coach
• Background in team sports as a player, coach or administrator
• Good standard of IT literacy with the aptitude to self-teach
• Ability to adapt and change to challenging circumstances, alongside motivation and commitment to work flexible hours to meet the needs of the business
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and deliver revenue targets
• Understand how important the ‘Review’ process is and how to challenge poor performance without impacting relationships and staff motivation

Desirable qualifications

• Experience of business development planning, goal setting, review process and analysing performance
• Strong coaching background, preferably in racket sports; ‘How to coach’ is more important than ‘What to coach’
• Managing governance via the implementation and update of relevant policies, such as safeguarding and health & safety
• Experience working with a senior management team, providing performance reports, working to KPIs and implementing a ‘shared vision’ strategy
• Knowledge of local government strategies, student and school sports strategies
• Digital marketing and its implementation. How to use content to support promotion and advertising
• Knowledge of how the Long Term Athlete Development cycle works and how an awards-based environment restricts development

How to apply

To discuss the role in more detail please contact:
Carson Russell | [e-mail] | 07881 828000

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: [e-mail]

Deadline – Applications close on 22nd February 2026. Interviews will be held the week commencing after the 23rd February. Interviews may be held with candidates prior to the application deadline at the discretion of the Smash Padel team