Padel Coach

We are currently seeking an experienced, supremely professional and confident Padel Coach to join the Tennis & Padel provision in our Sporting Club.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional coach with a genuine passion for padel, one of the world’s fastest-growing sports, to deliver an outstanding guest experience across private coaching, group clinics, social programmes and bespoke sporting events. The successful candidate will be confident working with players of all ages and abilities, creating an inclusive, energetic and premium environment that reflects the exceptional standards of Gleneagles.

Please note: applicants must already have secured the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities

• As a true ambassador for the sport, you’ll elevate the padel offering at Gleneagles, delivering memorable experiences that reflect the elegance, warmth and excellence our guests and members expect.
• Delivering tailored padel coaching sessions for adult and junior guests and members, offering a truly personalised 1:1 service that adapts to individual goals, experience levels, and play styles.
• Leading dynamic, engaging group sessions that are as energetic as they are enjoyable — creating memorable moments on court through creativity, encouragement, and expert guidance.
• Providing professional product knowledge and advice on padel equipment and retail offerings, with a natural ability to recommend and upsell where appropriate.
• Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our padel facilities, ensuring courts and equipment are immaculately maintained and presented to the highest standard.
• Taking ownership of bookings, guest enquiries, and on‑court welcomes, always delivering a warm, confident, and professional arrival experience.
• Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us luxurious in every way.

Qualifications / What We’re Looking For

• An experienced Padel coach who is still an active player on Tour, agile, composed, and instinctively competitive; a true ambassador for the sport within a luxury setting.
• Bringing a rare blend of high‑level playing ability and coaching expertise, instinctively competitive, leading by example and bringing energy, discipline, and a deep understanding of the game to every session.
• Read people and the court, adapting your style to suit beginners, advanced players, and everyone in between. Your presence is quietly confident, your coaching refined, and your standards uncompromising.
• Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand.
• A positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner.
• A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail.
• Willing to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service.
• Seasonal parties and social events.
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon‑Thu) and Golf Driving Range Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.
• Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose.
• Free “pay day” lunch and monthly drinks offers.
• Be our guest: Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles or Gleneagles Townhouse for up to 2 nights per year at £95.00 per night after 12 months service.
• Friends & Family discounted rate of £225‑£275 B&B per night.
• Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels in London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA.
• Subsidised, single occupancy, en‑suite accommodation on our estate.
• Investment in your development and wellbeing.
• Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice.
• Ongoing investment in training and qualifications.
• Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments.
• Monthly recognition programme.
• Annual volunteering day with a charitable partner of your choice.
• Complimentary access to our staff gym.
• Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to reduce your carbon footprint.

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