Academy Program Intern

About Us

RallyGully is one of Indias fastest-growing sports infrastructure & community platforms, bringing India together through Pickleball and Padel, two of the fastest-growing sports in the world. We currently manage multiple active venues across Delhi NCR, with rapid expansion planned across new cities.

At RallyGully, we are building our Pickleball Academy - a structured player development system focused on grassroots growth, coaching quality, and long-term player building. The Academy is a core vertical of RallyGully and central to how we scale the sport.

Role Overview

As an Academy Program Intern, you will work closely with the founders, academy leads, and coaches to support the day-to-day functioning and growth of RallyGully Academy.

This role is ideal for someone who wants hands-on exposure to how a sports academy is built from the ground up, combining on-ground execution with learning how programs, sessions, and systems are structured.

Location: Delhi NCR (flexible across venues)

Work Mode: 6 days/week

Duration: 3 months (with strong potential for full-time conversion)

Key Responsibilities

Academy Programs & Session Support

• Support founders and coaches in structuring academy programs (Beginner, Intermediate, Kids)
• Assist in documenting session plans, drills, and basic progression levels
• Help with trial sessions, pilots, and new academy formats

Player Onboarding & Academy Journey

• Handle coaching enquiries via WhatsApp, calls, and walk-ins
• Guide players through the journey from trial to batch onboarding
• Clearly communicate program details, batch timings, and expectations
• Maintain basic enquiry and onboarding records

Academy Operations & On-Ground Execution

• Support scheduling and smooth running of academy batches
• Track attendance and flag drop-offs or issues to the team
• Be present on ground during sessions when required to ensure smooth execution

Coach Coordination & Feedback

• Coordinate with coaches for daily sessions and player lists
• Share batch details and session-related information
• Collect basic feedback from players and coaches

Learning, Systems & Improvement

• Maintain simple records for academy attendance and active batches
• Share on-ground learnings and suggestions with the team
• Get exposure to how academy systems are built and improved over time

Who Should Apply

Must-Have

• Good communication skills (Hindi & English)
• Willingness to work on ground and interact with players and coaches
• Basic organisational and coordination skills
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Getting things done approach

Nice to Have

• Interest in sports, fitness, or pickleball
• Students or fresh graduates from sports management or related fields
• Familiarity with WhatsApp, Google Sheets, or basic Excel

Experience Level

Students / Freshers

Prior experience not mandatory

Why Join Us?

• Hands-on exposure to building a sports startup from the grassroots
• Learn how coaching programs and sports ecosystems are structured
• Work closely with founders, coaches, and operations teams
• Strong chance of conversion to a full-time role based on performance