After four years of dedicated service, our current Club Pickleball Coach, Clare Redward, is stepping down—creating an exciting opportunity for a passionate individual to lead and grow an established coaching programme in one of New Zealand’s premier pickleball venues. This role is based  at the Kerikeri Tennis & Pickleball Club in Kerikeri, Bay of Islands, Northland.  

About the Club

Kerikeri Tennis & Pickleball Club is a vibrant, combined Club with over 400 members. We proudly offer eight dedicated outdoor pickleball courts—four of which are floodlit—and boast a growing pickleball community of 150 adults and 10 juniors. The courts are available daily from 7:00am to 10:00pm, and the coach has guaranteed access to two courts outside of Club social / rec play hours (rec play is 8–12 hours per week, season-dependent). 

The Opportunity

This is a self-employed role, with the appointed coach having exclusive rights to coach Pickleball at the Club. There are currently two established weekly adult group sessions, one weekly junior session (under 12s, during term time), as well as regular private lessons. There is increasing demand and significant potential to expand the programme further. The coach is able to utilise the Club website and booking system, where members can book their sessions online. Coaching fees are managed and collected independently by the coach. No court hire fee is charged by the Club.

With the sport’s growing popularity and new venues opening across Northland, there’s also scope to broaden your coaching reach beyond Kerikeri.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for pickleball
   
• Is committed to maintaining and elevating coaching standards
   
• Brings energy, professionalism, and a team spirit to the Club
   
• Can effectively organise and manage junior and adult programmes
   
• Is motivated to grow participation and introduce new players to the sport
   

Ideal candidate requirements:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
   
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and professional manner
   
• Experience coaching racquet sports
   
• Ability to work confidently with both adults and children
   
• Plays Pickleball to a high standard (ideally 4.0+ skill level)
   
• Current IPTPA Level II coaching certification or equivalent (including all practical and online testing)
   
• Your own  coaching equipment (balls, paddles)
   
• NZ work visa, residency, or citizenship
   
• Current Police Check and First Aid Certificate
   
• Public liability insurance

If you think you would be ideal for the position but are missing some of these requirements, please get in touch and let us know why you would like to be considered and any plans for achieving the requirements.
 

Coaching responsibilities:

• Deliver junior and adult group programmes
   
• Offer private coaching sessions for juniors and adults
   
• Run free pickleball sessions during annual Club Open Days
   
• Provide a free, one-hour monthly beginner class
   
• Attend monthly committee meetings and support broader Club initiatives
   
• Maintain regular communication with the committee, players, and parents
   
• Collaborate with the Pickleball Club Captain on events and tournaments
   

Additional opportunities:

• Coaching at other clubs, schools, and resorts across Northland
   
• Running school holiday clinics, camps and corporate events
   
• Potential to sell pickleball equipment through the Club’s onsite Pro Shop
   

Start Date: 1 September 2025 (handover available throughout July and August)

How to apply:
Email your CV and a cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit for the role to:
📧 keritennis.members@gmail.com