Pickleball Instructor

YMCA of Greater Bergen County; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Complimentary use of YMCA facilities

Employee assistance

Professional development

Program discounts

Facility access

Job summary

A community-focused youth organization in New Jersey seeks a part-time instructor for pickleball. Responsibilities include leading sessions, instilling core YMCA values, and ensuring a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in teaching pickleball, flexibility in their schedule, and necessary certifications. The role comes with competitive benefits including paid sick leave and retirement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with teaching and/or playing pickleball is essential.
• Must have knowledge of rules and regulations of pickleball.
• Certifications in CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid are required.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must demonstrate instructor skills per YMCA standards.
• Experience with diverse populations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice sessions focused on education and skill development.
• Instruct according to YMCA guidelines.
• Model and teach the core values of YMCA.
• Develop a positive and nurturing learning environment.
• Develop leadership, initiative and good judgment in athletes.
• Promote good health and sound training habits.
• Create a positive, nurturing learning environment for youth development and social responsibility.
• Follow directions from the head coach and assist at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with teaching and/or playing pickleball

Knowledge of rules and regulations of pickleball

Flexible schedule

Instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards

Ability to work with diverse populations

Education

CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification

Job description

Description

We are an all-inclusive organization joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. As a growing, mission focused, and future-oriented association of YMCAs, the Metro YMCA of the Oranges has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, mission-driven candidate to join our team.

Sign on bonus may apply

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Lead challenging and educational practice sessions.
• Instruct group in accordance with YMCA guidelines and rules of the game.
• Uphold, model, teach and put the four core values of the YMCA into action in all activities - everyday: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Maintain professional appearance and report on time to all scheduled programs.
• Strive to develop the qualities of leadership, initiative and good judgment in all athletes.
• Develop habits that promote good health and sound training rules.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Adhere to the directions given by the head coach and assist at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Experience with teaching and/or playing pickleball.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of pickleball.
• Flexible schedule
• Certifications: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Part Time Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.

*Full job description provided upon interview process.*