Pickleball Instructor

PLAY TENNIS ACADEMY; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Play Academy seeks an enthusiastic Pickleball Instructor to lead clinics, leagues, and open play at Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch in St. Cloud, FL. The role focuses on building a vibrant program for beginners to advanced players, fostering a fun, social court environment.

The instructor will design clinics, run organized leagues, and coordinate social events, ensuring inclusive participation and safety while partnering with the community and residents.

Qualifications

• Prior pickleball coaching or teaching experience preferred.
• Pickleball certification preferred (PPR, IPTPA, or similar).
• CPR/AED Certification preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to organize groups and facilitate recreational play.
• Passion for growing the sport and building community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and instructional pickleball clinics and classes.
• Organize and manage community pickleball leagues and round robins.
• Coordinate and oversee open play sessions to ensure fair and inclusive participation.
• Teach proper technique, game strategy, and court etiquette.
• Create a welcoming and fun environment for players of all skill levels.
• Communicate with the Play Academy team regarding schedules, participation, and program feedback.
• Represent Play Academy professionally within the community.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Leadership

Group organization

Community engagement

Education

Pickleball certification (PPR/IPTPA)

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch - St. Cloud, FL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Title: Pickleball Instructor

Location: Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch | 1009 Tassleflower Trail, St. Cloud, FL 34771

Start Date: Week of June 8 (Global Wellness Week Launch)

Company Overview

Play Academy partners with premier residential communities to deliver engaging wellness, recreational, and sports programming. Our goal is to create active, connected communities through high-quality instruction, organized leagues, and social recreational opportunities.

Position Summary

Play Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Pickleball Instructor to lead programming for residents at Esplanade at Center Lake Ranch. We are looking for an instructor who can help develop a vibrant pickleball program that includes instructional clinics, organized leagues, and open play coordination.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys teaching players of all skill levels while fostering a fun, social, and welcoming court environment.

Program Offerings May Include

• Beginner Pickleball Clinics (rules, fundamentals, scoring)
• Intermediate Skill Development Classes
• Drills & Strategy Sessions
• Organized Pickleball Leagues
• Round Robins and Social Play Events
• Open Play Coordination

Programs should be designed to support beginners while helping more experienced players continue to improve their game.

Compensation

• $40 per hour for clinics, leagues, and organized programming
• 60/40 revenue split for private pickleball lessons (Instructor receives 60% of the private lesson fee)

Private lessons may be arranged directly with residents and scheduled based on availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead engaging and instructional pickleball clinics and classes.
• Organize and manage community pickleball leagues and round robins.
• Coordinate and oversee open play sessions to ensure fair and inclusive participation.
• Teach proper technique, game strategy, and court etiquette.
• Create a welcoming and fun environment for players of all skill levels.
• Communicate with the Play Academy team regarding schedules, participation, and program feedback.
• Represent Play Academy professionally within the community.

Qualifications

• Prior pickleball coaching or teaching experience preferred
• Pickleball certification preferred (PPR, IPTPA, or similar)
• CPR/AED Certification preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to organize groups and facilitate recreational play
• Passion for growing the sport and building community engagement