Full-Time pickleball coach with club programs

Players paying individually, clubs and venues contracting a coach, schools and community groups, and corporate or social groups booking sessions.

Mix of private lesson fees, per-person clinic fees, term-based programs and fixed fees from clubs or venues for running sessions.

• Strong coaching and group management
• Organising timetables and bookings
• Marketing and networking with clubs and venues

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, and workers compensation if you hire assistant coaches (check your state scheme)
• Working With Children Check for school or junior programs, check your state's rules
• Whether you are a contractor or employee at a venue, check the arrangement carefully and get advice if unsure
• Income can vary with weather, seasons and court availability
• ABN and GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on equipment, insurance and how you set up programs and bookings across venues. Get quotes for insurance and check any venue requirements first.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue is typically around $2,500 to $8,000, depending on your timetable, venues and client mix. Income can vary with weather, seasons and court availability, and the estimate assumes at least about 25 hours a week.

Check public liability and professional indemnity insurance, workers compensation if you hire assistant coaches, and a Working With Children Check for school or junior programs. Also check whether you are a contractor or employee at each venue.