Pickleball Instructor - Part Time

Wood-Dale-Park-District; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO after 1 year

Fitness studio membership

Pool pass

Dog park pass

Program discounts

Golf discounts

Pro Shop discounts

Bay time

Food discounts

Job summary

Wood-Dale-Park-District is seeking a part-time Pickleball Instructor to teach program participants at the Recreation Complex and district parks. You will implement activities, supervise participants, and maintain safety while delivering engaging instruction in both indoor and outdoor settings.

The role requires at least 18 years old, pickleball teaching experience, strong communication, and the ability to coordinate with staff.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have pickleball teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Knowledge of pickleball rules and regulations for all types of play.
• Teaching multiple age groups and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Implement pickleball activities and provide instruction to participants.
• Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff regarding rule infractions, questions, and concerns.
• Lead activities and practice active supervision of participants at all times.
• Maintain safety-first approach and manage drills and games smoothly.
• Notify Recreation Supervisor of accidents, safety concerns, or maintenance issues.
• Set up necessary equipment before class and return to storage after class.
• Maintain accurate attendance records.
• Distribute written communications to participants as needed.
• Follow district safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Pickleball teaching

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

Position Summary:The Pickleball Instructor is a part-time position responsible for teaching pickleball to program participants and implementation of on-site activities and instruction.Work Location: Recreation Complex (111 Foster Ave) and various district parks and facilitiesHours & Compensation - Rate of pay $20.00 per hour. Days and hours will vary based on instructor availability and patron demand. The schedule will be determined collaboratively by the instructor and the Supervisor. We anticipate initially offering classes on weekday evenings and weekend mornings or afternoons, with flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed.Benefits:Part Time -NON- IMRFPart Time PTO – After one year of employment. Based on years of service and hours workedRecreational BenefitsFitness Studio / Open Gym membership -Employee OnlyPool Pass for Employee OnlyDog park pass – Employee onlyDiscounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee OnlyDiscounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate familyDiscounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee OnlyOne hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day)Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience – Employee OnlyImmediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family includedSupervision:Supervisor: Recreation SupervisorEssential Job Functions:Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:Implement pickleball activities and provide instruction to participants regarding specific activities.Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff regarding rule infractions, questions, and concerns.Lead activities and practice active supervision of participants at all times.Clinics, camps, lessons and drills involving the sport must be conducted with an emphasis on safety first and fun second.Must be able to successfully implement and maintain order during a wide range of drills and games.Communicate any accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, complaints, etc. to the Recreation Supervisor.Complete accident/incident forms as needed for submission to Recreation Supervisor.Maintain accurate attendance records.Necessary equipment should be set up and available prior to start of class and returned to storage area post-class.Class needs to be started and completed per time allocated.Notify Recreation Supervisor when supplies need to be ordered or restocked.Administer first aid as necessary.Maintain a clean and neat facility upon completion of each class.Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures, and ordinances.Distribute written communication to program participants as needed.Carry out any other duties as assigned.Requirements / Qualifications:Must be 18 years or olderMust have pickleball teaching experienceStrong organizational and communication skillsCPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 monthsKnowledge of:Pickleball rules and regulations for all types of playSingles, doubles, rally scoring, etc.Teaching multiple age groups and skill levelsIndoor vs Outdoor teaching techniques (preferred but not required)Ability to:Teach and play pickleballAbility to be patient and courteousAbility to communicate both orally and in writingWork Environment and Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work is performed mostly in an indoor setting with some outdoor requirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to lift 50+ poundsThe employee is occasionally required to climb, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, sit, prolonged standing, prolonged visual concentrationFlexible work schedule including days, nights and weekendsMay be exposed to elements when driving to program locations or when working at outdoor sites.Subject to outdoor environmental conditions.