Work with Bayside's #1 pickleball coaching academy
We're growing — and we're looking for talented, qualified coaches to grow with us. If you love the game and love helping people improve, we'd love to hear from you.
Join the BPA coaching team
Build your coaching career with a premium academy
Bayside Pickleball Academy is building the strongest pickleball community in Melbourne's Bayside — and our coaches are at the heart of it.
As a BPA coach you'll deliver structured, professional programs within the BPA Player Pathway™, backed by a serious brand, real systems and a supportive head coach. Whether you're an established coach or newly qualified and hungry to develop, there's a place for you here.
Register your interestMore than a casual gig
We invest in our coaches the same way we invest in our players.
A premium brand
Represent Bayside's leading pickleball academy, with the reputation and systems to match.
Structured programs
Coach within the BPA Player Pathway — clear curriculum, not making it up as you go.
Growing community
Be part of a genuine, fast-growing local community across Melbourne's Bayside.
Room to grow
Development, mentoring and the chance to grow as the academy grows.
Our minimum requirements
To keep our coaching standard high, we ask that applicants meet the following. If you're close but not quite there yet, we still encourage you to get in touch.
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Minimum Level 1 pickleball coaching qualificationA recognised Level 1 (or above) coaching accreditation.
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DUPR rating of 3.5 or aboveA current DUPR of at least 3.5.
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At least 12 months playing experienceYou've been playing pickleball for a minimum of 12 months.
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Tournament playing experienceYou've competed in pickleball tournaments.
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Working With Children CheckA current WWCC — or a willingness to obtain one before coaching.
Apply to coach with BPA
Tell us about yourself and we'll be in touch. All applications are reviewed personally by our head coach.