LTA Padel Instructor

The LTA Padel Instructor is a five-day qualification (split into four core and one elective day) and is ideal for those looking to deliver excellent group lessons for adult and junior players.

Course prerequisites

• Successful completion of the LTA Padel Instructor Readiness Test.  You cannot be added to the course until this has been done The Readiness Test can take up to two weeks to be assessed once submitted - please allow sufficient time for this when signing up for the course.
• Be LTA Accredited  or hold a DBS/PVG Enhanced Check with Child Barred List certificate applied for in the past 12 months through LTA/Tennis Scotland (volunteer certificates cannot be accepted). A DBS can be accepted if you are on the Update Service - see here for more details. Please note that it may take at least eight weeks for a DBS to be processed and you must hold a valid DBS certificate upon booking. 

Course duration and structure

Training: The course consists of five days of face-to-face training, separated by a minimum of four weeks. This allows time for eight hours’ work experience and coursework completion. 

•  The five training days are split into core and elective days. There are four days of core training and one day of elective (Coaching Kids Padel OR How to Coach the Double Glass). You will need to be successful in your application to be considered for the Core Training - elective training is booked (and paid for) on the LTA Course Search Tool. 

Assessment: Final assessments are conducted during a real-life lesson of your choice, at a Padel venue of your choice.  Assessments are recorded by you (using smartphone equipment) and then submitted virtually by video upload. For more details please see the Assessments page.  

Assessment prerequisites

• Candidates must fully complete five training days (core and elective) and all coursework tasks before they can book their final assessment. The elective day can be completed before, during or after the Core Training. 
• Hold a valid certificate of competence in either First Aid at Work (FAW) Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW), Paediatric First Aid (PFA) or have successfully completed the OFQUAL Level 3 in First Aid prior to assessment. This is to ensure you are safe to practice upon qualifying.

Reasonable Adjustments & Special Consideration Requests

The LTA is committed to ensuring that our qualifications are accessible for all, which is why it is vital that all candidates where possible outline any reasonable adjustments/or special considerations you may require prior to attending the course.  Please use this link

Course Date/Venue

Core Days

Day 1:  3rd July 2023          9am - 5pm

Day 2:  4th July 2023          9am - 5pm

Day 3:  15th August 2023   9am - 5pm

Day 4:  22nd August 2023  9am - 5pm 

Elective: Coaching Kids Padel

Day 5:  25th August 2023   9am - 2pm - this must be booked separately