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Padel Performance Manager Location: Starting in Stockport, expanding across the UKSalary: 50,000 + performance incentives (up to 25%) + company vehicleReports to: Chief Operating OfficerContract Type: Full-time, National RoleSERVING UP THE FUTURE OF PADELWere not just building courts, were building a movement. Soul Padel is one of the fastest-growing, most inclusive padel communities in the UK. With venues soon to open across the country, were on a mission to make padel accessible, exciting, and performance-driven. Through our strategic partnership with Decathlon and a strong funding foundation, we are poised for rapid expansion nationwide.Were now looking for a passionate leader to shape the way we train, play, and grow: our very first Padel Performance Manager.THE ROLEAs Padel Performance Manager, you'll be the architect of Soul Padel's coaching, competition, and commercial strategy. This newly created, high-impact role is designed to establish Soul Padel as a leader in performance and development, while also driving revenue at scale across all venues. Youll be accountable for growing and optimising padel coaching, leagues, events and tournaments nationally.Youll:Lead the design and delivery of national coaching programmesSet up infrastructure and ways of working to establish leagues across all venuesCreate and deliver an events programme that introduces new and existing players into coaching pathwaysOptimise court programming to maximise revenue from leagues, coaching, and eventsRecruit and manage a team of top-tier freelance and in-house coaches to deliver 1:1 and group sessionsDevelop a tiered pricing structure for coaching based on experience and expertisePartner closely with Centre Managers to identify and maximise commercial opportunities at each siteLaunch and oversee junior academies and high-performance training initiativesCollaborate with external partners and consultants to identify and grow top talentRepresent Soul Padel on and off court, locally and internationallyWHO YOU AREYou love the game. You live the game. You know what padel can do for people and communities. You're a recognised figure in the industry with:5+ years international coaching experienceLTA Level 2 Padel qualification (minimum)Preferably trained at a respected international padel academyA proven background in programme development and team leadershipA desire to grow the game at every level from juniors to elite playersA flexible, collaborative and visionary mindsetTHE PACKAGE50,000 starting salary25% bonus potential based on performanceCompany vehicleLong-term incentive programme (equity/benefits potential)Work with a purpose-led team shaping the future of sport in the UKWHY SOUL PADEL?Soul Padel is redefining the way we play. Our courts are places to meet, move and make memories. We champion:Community and competitionInclusivity at every levelSociability, skill and growthIf youre ready to bring passion, professionalism and soul to the court, wed love to hear from you.APPLY NOWBe part of a game-changing movement. Serve up your next challenge with Soul Padel.Soul PadelSame padel. More soulTo apply please forward your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability to David Peacock, Recruitment Director at our Retained Recruitment Partners Leisure People dp@leisurepeople.com