Padel Palz is a New York City-based startup launching a unique instructional program that introduces racquet sports—especially padel—to young children in a fun, developmentally appropriate, and engaging way. Our mission is to help kids build confidence, coordination, and social skills through play-based movement and age-appropriate sports instruction.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Coach to help design and deliver our early childhood racquet sports curriculum. The Head Coach will play a foundational role in shaping the program, training future instructors, and leading sessions across a network of padel clubs and preschool partners throughout the city.
- Help develop early childhood sports curriculum
- 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
- Oversee safety, engagement, and developmental progression in all classes
- Support the hiring, training, and mentorship of future instructors
- Communicate with parents, school staff, and club partners in a professional and enthusiastic manner
- Help build a positive and inclusive culture for children, families, and staff
- 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
- Familiarity with the NYC preschool landscape or padel community is a plus
- Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
- Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Please email your resume and a short cover letter explaining your interest in the role to info@playpadelpalz.com. We look forward to hearing from you.