Youth Sports Coach - Pickleball

TGA Premier Sports – Youth Sports Coach (Pickleball)

TGA Premier Sports offers a national, school-based enrichment program that brings pickleball directly to children ages 3–14 years old across Wake and Durham counties. Most classes take place on school campuses during after-school hours (between 2:00–5:00 PM).

We care first and foremost about finding coaches who genuinely enjoy working with children. If you bring the energy, patience, and ability to connect with kids, we will teach you the sport. TGA provides full curriculum and training, so prior coaching experience is not required.

Who This Job Is Great For

This flexible, part-time role is perfect for:

• College students
• Stay-at-home parents
• Retirees
• Teachers
• Part-time workers
• Anyone with a flexible schedule who loves working with kids

We are looking for instructors to begin training and start teaching classes for our Winter and Spring seasons. If you believe you would be a good fit for TGA, apply now!

Soft Skills & Personality

• Strong passion for working with kids and helping them grow
• Willingness to step out of your comfort zone, be playful, and engage like a kid when needed
• Great communication skills — respond quickly to messages from administrators and clearly communicate how classes went
• A positive, reliable, professional attitude
• A genuine passion for sports, movement, and keeping kids active

Experience

• Experience working with children in any setting (schools, camps, babysitting, volunteering, etc.)
• No prior coaching experience required — we provide all curriculum and training for pickleball. Note: having experience with the sports you coach is preferred.

Availability & Logistics

• Afternoon (around 2:30-5:30pm) availability (2–5 days per week)
• Willingness to work short shifts (typically 1–3 hours per day)
• Reliable transportation
• Ability and willingness to transport equipment to and from class
• Ability to complete onboarding paperwork promptly (processing takes several weeks)
• Requirements
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test (required by partner schools)

• Training & Development
• Growth Opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Chance to positively impact future generations