Head Coach Middle & High School Pickleball Team

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of pickleball rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques. The coach must also be capable of fostering a high-energy, positive team culture that aligns with the mission and core values of Girard College.

Job Type

This is a seasonal, stipend-based appointment with no benefits.

Reports To

Athletic Director

Responsibilities

The Head Coach is responsible for teaching and training high school students in the sport of pickleball. This includes leading the development and continuous improvement of the pickleball program at Girard College. The Head Coach must oversee the program in the best interest of Girard College students, while adhering to the policies and regulations of the Penn-Jersey Athletic Association (PJAA), the Metropolitan Philadelphia Athletic Association (MPAA), the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA), and the practices and procedures of the school administration.

Required Skills

• Ability to lead, monitor, and coordinate regular training, practice, and preparation sessions for the pickleball team.
• Strong ability to motivate and instruct students while promoting respect, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly convey team expectations to students, families, administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Consistently model respectful, sportsmanlike behavior in both practice and competition settings.
• Ability to recruit academically qualified and motivated student-athletes to participate in the program.
• Ability to work effectively within a school environment and build positive relationships with administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Capacity to address and resolve issues involving individual students, the team, or coaching staff in a timely and professional manner.
• Willingness to travel with the team to local and regional competitions and manage logistics.
• Commitment to upholding the mission, values, and academic expectations of Girard College.

Required Duties

• Organize, promote, and conduct open tryouts for new and returning team members.
• Design and implement a structured training and competition schedule aligned with student academic responsibilities.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director and academic staff to monitor and support student academic performance.
• Assist in scheduling competitions and coordinating team participation in local, regional, and national tournaments.
• Prepare and manage the annual program budget, including recommendations for purchasing equipment, materials, and uniforms.
• Maintain current certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED, as required by the school.
• Exhibit professional coaching behavior during practices, competitions, and all team-related activities.
• Evaluate individual and team performance and provide constructive feedback to promote growth and improvement.
• Uphold all Girard College policies and procedures, including the school’s code of conduct and academic expectations.
• Enforce team conduct policies during travel and represent the school positively at all events.
• Ensure all pickleball activities align with Girard College’s mission and comply with applicable league or association rules.
• Report any violations