Pickleball Instructor — Part-Time, Flexible Schedule

The Jewish Community Center Of Greater Columbus; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is seeking a part-time Pickleball Instructor to lead private, semi-private, and group lessons. You will create lesson plans that foster skill development, supervise court play for safety, and promote a welcoming, enthusiastic environment for players of all ages.

You will engage with members to market programs, provide excellent customer service, and serve as a positive ambassador for the JCC on and off the court.

Qualifications

• Certification through PBR, PCI, IPTPA, or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• 1–2 years of pickleball or comparable racquet sports instruction.
• Experience teaching both individual and group lessons.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; friendly and enthusiastic.
• Ability to work with diverse age groups and skill levels.
• CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain within 2 months.
• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to market and grow JCC pickleball programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional instruction for private lessons, semi-private lessons, group classes, and clinics.
• Develop lesson plans that support skill development for beginners through advanced players.
• Manage, supervise, and facilitate court play to ensure safety, fairness, and smooth transitions.
• Create a welcoming, enthusiastic atmosphere that encourages participation and sportsmanship.
• Communicate clearly and positively with participants, parents, and members.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach players of all ages and ability levels.
• Promote pickleball programs, lessons, and events through active engagement with members and prospective participants.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Enthusiastic demeanor

Customer service

Education

PBR/PCI/IPTPA certification (or willing to obtain within 6 months)

CPR/AED certification (or willing to obtain within 2 months)

Job description

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Columbus is seeking a part-time Pickleball Instructor to lead private, semi-private, and group lessons. You will create lesson plans that foster skill development, supervise court play for safety, and promote a welcoming, enthusiastic environment for players of all ages.

You will engage with members to market programs, provide excellent customer service, and serve as a positive ambassador for the JCC on and off the court.