Pool and Snooker Coach at Local Halls

Adults new to the game, league and tournament players, parents of keen teenagers, and social groups or workplace teams wanting a fun lesson.

Hourly rate per lesson, discounted multi-lesson packs, and a set price for group sessions or courses. Some venues may pay you to run lessons or leagues, or share table-time income.

• Strong playing ability
• Clear, patient teaching
• Spotting and fixing technique faults
• Building relationships with venue owners

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether the venue also requires its own cover or a written agreement
• Table hire fees: agree who pays and when before you book clients
• If you teach children, check whether venues or leagues expect a police record check
• Bookings may drop in summer and be strongest in winter, so plan for seasonality
• Check whether you need a municipal business licence and when you must register for GST/HST

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your equipment, insurance and how you promote your lessons. These are estimates, so compare insurance and marketing prices before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on how many lessons and courses you run. The work can start from about 5 hours a week, and bookings may be stronger in winter than summer.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether the venue needs its own cover or a written agreement. Also agree table hire fees upfront, check police record check expectations if you teach children, and municipal licence and GST/HST rules.