Academy Program Intern

About Us
Rally Gully is one of India’s 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 Rally Gully, 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 Rally Gully 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 Rally Gully 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 Whats App, 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 Whats App, 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