Apply to Become a Pickleball Instructor

Share your passion for pickleball and build a rewarding coaching business. Join our network of 420+ certified instructors across the country.

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Teach on Your Own Terms

As an Ace Pickleball instructor, you set your own rates, schedule your own sessions, and choose the students you work with. We handle the marketing, the platform, and the booking infrastructure so you can focus on what you love: teaching great pickleball. Our top instructors earn significant supplemental income while doing something they are genuinely passionate about.

Instructor Application

First Name *

Last Name *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

City *

State *

Pickleball Certification(s) *

Your Skill Rating

Years of Teaching Experience

Tell Us About Yourself *

Requirements

Current USA Pickleball or IPTPA certification (or equivalent)
Clean background check
Minimum 2 years of playing experience at 3.5+ level
Own equipment and access to a local court
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Reliable scheduling and responsiveness to students

What You Get

Set your own rates and teaching schedule
Access to thousands of students searching for lessons
Professional profile and booking tools included
Marketing and SEO support at no cost to you
Instructor community and professional development resources
Liability insurance guidance and best practices

Have questions? Call our instructor relations team:

(877) 447-4745

Selection Criteria

What We Look For in Instructors

We accept applications from certified pickleball instructors who hold current credentials from USA Pickleball, IPTPA, or equivalent recognized organizations. Beyond certification, we look for instructors who communicate clearly, adapt to different learning styles, and bring genuine enthusiasm to every lesson. Prior experience teaching in any sport is a strong advantage, though exceptional pickleball credentials are considered on a case-by-case basis.

Instructor Benefits

Benefits of Our Instructor Network

When you join Ace Pickleball School, you gain access to a steady stream of new students in your area, a professional profile on our high-traffic platform, marketing support, and a community of fellow instructors to share ideas with. We also provide ongoing professional development resources, including webinars, coaching frameworks, and access to updated teaching methodologies from leaders in the sport.