Job Ref: GLE3282
Branch: The Gleneagles Hotel
Location: The Gleneagles Hotel, Auchterarder
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 11/05/2026
Closing date: 24/06/2026
COME AND JOIN US . . .
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.
ABOUT GLENEAGLES
One of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels and sporting retreats, Gleneagles has been making memories for a century. Crowned ‘Employer of the Year’ at the 2024 Cateys and Number One Resort in the UK Ireland by readers of the Travel + Leisure for their 2025 World’s Best Awards, everything we do is about surpassing expectations and creating unrivalled adventures for our guests.
WORKING AT GLENEAGLES
We’re devoted to making our people feel as valued as our guests. In this way, we strive to support the whole ‘you’ – not just the professional part but the personal part too. People join our team for all sorts of reasons. Some work here permanently to develop a career, some work seasonally, while others have a schedule to fit around their personal commitments. However long you plan to stay with us and whatever hours you’d prefer to work, we’re open to flexible working requests and offer hours, shift patterns and contract types to suit everyone.
Location; Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).
Please note: applicants must already have secured the right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
- 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 playing 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 every time
- 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
The kind of person we're looking for:
- An experienced Padel coach who is still an active player on Tour, you’re agile, composed, and instinctively competitive, a true ambassador for the sport within a luxury setting
- You’ll bring a rare blend of high-level playing ability and coaching expertise; instinctively competitive, you lead by example, bringing energy, discipline, and a deep understanding of the game to every session
- You know how to read people as well as 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; you're passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
- You have 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; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way
What’s in it for you:
Time to let your hair down
- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
- Seasonal parties and local social events
- 50% discount on Food Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
- Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum
Treats in your pocket
- Flexi points into your Perkbox wallet to spend as you choose. The points can be spent immediately, or you can save them up over a number of months, for perks that cost that little bit more. All this gives you greater choice, so you can pick the things that mean the most to you!
- Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers
- A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme
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 – a benefit available upon completion of 12 months service
- Friends Family discounted rate of £225 - £275 BB per night at Gleneagles
- Enjoy discounted rooms and restaurants rates with up to 50% off across the wider Ennismore brands and hotels, located across some spectacular locations, including London, Paris, Rome, Dubai, Doha, Rio, NY, Chicago and LA...to name just a few
- Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our grounds
Investment in your development and wellbeing
- Pension scheme
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
- Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
- Internal career opportunities across a wider range of specialisms and departments
- Monthly recognition programme
- Volunteering day every year with a charitable partner of your choice
- Complimentary access to our staff gym
- Gleneagles Cycle Scheme to spread the cost of the bike that you really want and reduce your carbon footprint
If you are our next Padel Coach, please forward your most recent CV to us today!
INDMP
Work Location: In person
