Head Padel Coach - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Head Padel Coach - Peterborough, Cambridgeshire We're not building a padel club. We're building THE club. Groove Padel is opening in November 2026 as one of the largest dedicated padel destinations in the region – but we're not just courts. We're a modern leisure club built around play, community and dwell, and coaching sits right at the heart of it. Club, Not Courts. That's the whole idea. And we need a Head Coach who can build a coaching programme that turns first-time players into regulars – and regulars into the Groove community. The Role As Head Coach, you'll lead Groove Padel's entire coaching operation – designing and running our full coaching programme, managing your own coaching diary and private lesson business within the venue, and building a structured player pathway for all ages and abilities. This is a high-autonomy leadership role for an ambitious, entrepreneurial coach who wants to build and grow a thriving coaching programme inside a flagship new padel venue, backed by the security of a permanent, full-time contract. What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering Groove Padel's full coaching programme, from beginner taster sessions through to performance pathways Personally delivering group coaching, junior programmes and private 1-to-1/pair lessons, managing your own coaching diary and court time Recruiting and managing a team of casual/sessional coaches, setting standards and quality assurance across all sessions Owning the coaching programme's commercial performance – pricing, packages and revenue targets, working closely with the Club Manager Building a player pathway across junior, adult, beginner and performance programmes, and nurturing talented players toward competitive coaching Representing Groove Padel in the local, regional and national padel community, and bringing our “Club, Not Courts” ethos to life through coaching What We're Looking For LTA Level 3 (or equivalent, e.g. FEP/PTR advanced) padel or tennis coaching qualification Significant proven experience coaching padel, tennis or another racket sport at club level Experience designing and running structured coaching programmes Experience managing, mentoring or supervising other coaches Experience running a self-employed coaching business or managing a personal client book Strong commercial acumen – able to price, market and grow a coaching programme Flexible regarding working hours, including evenings, weekends and school holidays A performance coaching qualification, a competitive playing background, or experience opening a new venue are all a bonus – but your coaching leadership and commercial track record matter most. What's In It For You Base salary of £32,000 per annum, plus a performance bonus dependent on programme growth High autonomy to build and run your own coaching business within a flagship venue Free/discounted court time and club membership Staff discount across our bar, café and pro shop Pension scheme and holiday allowance Training and development budget, including support for coaching and industry qualifications The chance to shape a flagship coaching programme from day one, ahead of our November 2026 opening This is a permanent, full-time role based in Peterborough, reporting directly to our Club Manager. Join us and help build a club where people don't just play – they Play. Stay. Belong. How To Apply Send your CV, a copy of your coaching qualifications, and a short covering letter outlining your coaching experience, leadership background, and your vision for building Groove Padel's coaching programme by clicking the apply now button. Groove Padel is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.41bf1e1f-b16b-4260-a40a-17c77a06fd15