Join Our Team

We're looking for passionate individuals to join our growing pickleball community. Check out our current openings below and apply today!

Working Student (m/f/d) Reception & Operations

Part-timeMunich

We are Pato - Munich's new hotspot for the trending sport of pickleball. In the historic Reitschule, we provide sport, fun, and a genuine community. To manage our daily operations, we're looking for you as an all-rounder who wants to support both at the front desk and with organizational and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Front Desk Service (approx. 10-20% of your time):
  • Welcoming and checking in our guests
  • Brief instructions when needed (e.g., court rules, rental equipment)
  • Cashier activities, managing court bookings
  • Point of contact for quick questions about game rules and procedures
  • Operations & Administration (rest of your time):
  • Support in daily organization, such as orders, inventory management (balls, paddles, snacks)
  • Collaboration on smaller projects (e.g., tournament preparations, promotional activities, improving internal processes)
  • Possible involvement in other areas (marketing, event planning, sales), depending on interest and needs

Requirements

  • Enrolled student (any field of study, sports or business administration advantageous but not required)
  • Enjoyment of direct customer contact and organizational tasks
  • Sports-minded or curious to discover new sports - ideally enthusiasm for pickleball
  • Flexibly deployable, including evenings or weekends (approx. 20 hours/week)
  • Reliability, teamwork skills, and ability to work independently

Working Student (m/f/d) Content Creation & Marketing

Part-timeMunich

We are Pato u2013 Munich's new pickleball hotspot in the historic Reitschule. As a young company, we're bringing America's fastest-growing racket sport to Germany. Beyond court operations, we're heavily focused on digital presence to build and engage our community.

Responsibilities

  • Create social media content (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.) and maintain our online channels
  • Curate and edit photos and videos directly from our courts
  • Contribute to marketing campaigns (e.g., influencer collaborations, events)
  • Support at reception: greeting guests and handling light administrative tasks

Requirements

  • You are an enrolled student with ideally some experience using cameras and editing software (e.g., Premiere, Final Cut, Canva)
  • You are creative, communicative, and love telling stories with images and videos
  • Interest in sports, event culture, and digital trends
  • Good German and English language skills
  • Flexible availability (approx. 20 hours per week), including occasional evenings or weekends

Working Student (m/f/d) Business Development & Sales

Part-timeMunich

Pato is more than just a sports venue - we're a startup aiming to establish the pickleball trend in Germany. As a young team, we value innovation, rapid growth, and a strong community. If you're excited to experience business development up close, you're in the right place with us.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on strategy development and implementation of sales and partnership projects
  • Identify and approach potential cooperation partners (e.g., companies, universities)
  • Support customer service (creating offers, scheduling appointments)
  • Daily operations: welcoming guests, answering phone inquiries, cashier activities

Requirements

  • Enrolled student (business-related subjects advantageous, e.g., Business Administration, Marketing, Management)
  • Analytical thinking and enjoyment of strategic tasks
  • Strong communication skills and confident demeanor (prior sales experience is a plus)
  • Responsible, independent work style
  • Enthusiasm for startup atmosphere and interest in shaping the success of a new sport

Application Form

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Application Tips

Here are some tips to make your application stand out:

  • Highlight any sports or teaching experience, especially if related to racquet sports
  • Mention your availability, including evenings and weekends if applicable
  • Share your enthusiasm for pickleball and community building

Why Join PATO Pickleball?

PATO Pickleball Team

Becoming part of our team means joining a passionate community dedicated to growing the sport of pickleball in Munich. We offer:

  • A fun, energetic work environment with flexible scheduling
  • Opportunities for growth as our club expands
  • Free court time and equipment use for staff