Head Coach
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £38,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton, Somerset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Smash Padel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Overview
Smash Padel are looking to recruit a Head Coach for our new canopied six court Padel centre at Queens College, Taunton. This person will have the experience and drive to lead a coaching team to create a “Best in class’ Padel programme for this new and exciting sport to the communities of Taunton.
The brand new ‘covered’ courts will have a pavilion to include reception, toilet facilities, kit shop all situated at Queens College. Wonderful facilities and environment for a coach to develop a great programme. The Taunton Padel courts will be the sixth site in the UK opened by Smash Padel.
Responsibilities
Work with the General Manager to deliver the overall strategic management of Smash Padel, Taunton, its facilities, programme growth and facility development.
Create & design an inclusive Padel programme
Responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of our Padel programmes
Ensure our programmes run efficiently, create a fun and rewarding experience for all (Inclusive) and add to a healthy environment
Lead, motivate, support all co-coaches and volunteers who help support our programmes
Drive commercial performance through an innovative approach: delivering excellent standards and services that both meet the customer needs and occupancy targets as set out in the objectives for the centre
Work closely with key stakeholders including community groups, employees, LTA and Smash Padel management to ensure the facilities and Padel programmes continue to grow and improve
Manage the Padel programmes across the Smash Padel offering in conjunction with the programme manager and general manager to ensure the 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 in order to promote our services through all media channels with campaigns to drive increased footfall
Smash Padel are looking to recruit a Head Coach for our new canopied six court Padel centre at Queens College, Taunton. This person will have the experience and drive to lead a coaching team to create a “Best in class’ Padel programme for this new and exciting sport to the communities of Taunton.
The brand new ‘covered’ courts will have a pavilion to include reception, toilet facilities, kit shop all situated at Queens College. Wonderful facilities and environment for a coach to develop a great programme. The Taunton Padel courts will be the sixth site in the UK opened by Smash Padel.
Responsibilities
Work with the General Manager to deliver the overall strategic management of Smash Padel, Taunton, its facilities, programme growth and facility development.
Create & design an inclusive Padel programme
Responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of our Padel programmes
Ensure our programmes run efficiently, create a fun and rewarding experience for all (Inclusive) and add to a healthy environment
Lead, motivate, support all co-coaches and volunteers who help support our programmes
Drive commercial performance through an innovative approach: delivering excellent standards and services that both meet the customer needs and occupancy targets as set out in the objectives for the centre
Work closely with key stakeholders including community groups, employees, LTA and Smash Padel management to ensure the facilities and Padel programmes continue to grow and improve
Manage the Padel programmes across the Smash Padel offering in conjunction with the programme manager and general manager to ensure the 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 in order to promote our services through all media channels with campaigns to drive increased footfall