Pickleball Instructor - McFetridge Sports Center

ComEd Rec Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 35,128; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Leave Accrual

Sick Time Accrual

401(k) eligibility

Job summary

A community sports facility in Chicago is seeking a Pickleball Instructor to conduct lessons and develop programs. The role requires 2-5 years of teaching experience and PPR certification. Responsibilities include conducting group and private lessons, developing the program, and ensuring a safe, enjoyable environment. This part-time hourly position offers a pay range of $20.00 to $25.50 per hour and benefits including paid leave accrual and sick time accrual.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of previous pickleball instruction experience is required.
• Ability to teach fundamental pickleball skills to various skill levels.
• PPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Instruct both group and private lessons with knowledge of basic pickleball skills.
• Utilize available equipment to develop basic pickleball strokes.
• Develop and grow the Pickleball program to meet community needs.
• Provide a safe environment promoting fun and exercise.

Skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Flexibility with hours

Teaching lesson plans

Positive attitude

Job description

**POSITION: Pickleball Instructor – P/T Hourly****REPORTS TO: Tennis Coordinator**Legends Global, the leader in privately managed public assembly facilities has an excellent and immediate opening for a Pickleball Instructor at the McFetridge Sports Center. The Pickleball Instructor is responsible for running open play sessions and drills/skills sessions at the McFetridge Sports Center.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**Include the following - other duties may be assigned:* Instruct both group and private lessons with knowledge of the basic pickleball skills and terminology* Utilize available pickleball equipment to maximize the development of basic pickleball strokes in small and large group lessons.* Develop and grow the Pickleball program to meet the needs of the community* Notify Tennis Coordinator of any equipment repairs needed and maintenance of courts.* Provide a safe and fun environment that promotes enjoying the sport for exercise and fun.* Attract players and help build the program.**SKILLS REQUIRED**Position requires ability to:* Maintain an overall positive attitude with clients, patrons, staff members, and management* Excellent communication skills* Punctual, reliable, and flexible with hours.* Develop and teach lesson plans.* Remain flexible and adjust to situations as they occur.* Ability to maintain program model that has been implemented* Ensuring and following safety measures and regulations* Physical ability to stand for 4-6 hours at a time while on the court**HOURLY RATE RANGE:** $20.00-$25.50**BENEFITS*** Paid Leave Accrual* Sick Time Accrual* 401(k) once eligibility is met**QUALIFICATIONS**Applicant should have 2-5 years previous pickleball instruction experience. The applicant must have the ability to teach fundamental pickleball skills to various skill levels. Applicant would have to be flexible with hours. PPR certification is required. Ability to run leagues and tournaments is preferred.**Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact: 312-235-7148**Recruiter: Maggie SzotContact: [phone]Soldier Field - ASM Global1410 S. Museum Campus DriveChicago, IL 60605**Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.**Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.