Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR and AED certified

Job summary

Life Time Inc. seeks an enthusiastic pickleball coach to teach private and group lessons, developing programs and events to engage members. You will be on court earning 30+ hours weekly, delivering structured lessons, and driving a positive experience aligned with Life Time standards.

Ideal candidates hold HS diploma, have 1–2 years of experience, and commit to earning IPTPA or PPR certification within 6 months. CPR/AED certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Thorough knowledge of pickleball and effective teaching styles.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to relate to all ages and build member relationships.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds when needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, demonstrates, and instructs students during pickleball lessons; 30+ hours per week.
• Develops safe, professional lessons and progression pathways for students.
• Creates exceptional member experiences through programs, tournaments, and events; uses marketing tools.
• Participates with Membership Advisors to ensure pickleball is integrated into Life Time initiatives.

Skills

Customer service

Teaching pickleball

Communication

Time management

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Teach private pickleball lessons and group programming. Coordinate pickleball leagues and mixers. Embrace and execute student centered learning and rally based teaching. Grow your book and revenue to meet and exceed personal and department financial goals. Demonstrate member centric customer service to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Monitors, demonstrates, and instructs students during pickleball lessons on proper techniques, tactics, and strategies to improve their overall pickleball game. Personally teaches on court on average 30+ hours per week.
• Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive pickleball lessons and programs to ensure students develop along a pathway that will encourage continued involvement and a positive Net Promoter Score.
• Creates exceptional member experiences by involving members with programs, tournaments, and special events, fully utilizing available marketing support and tools, and ensures the pickleball facilities and equipment used for pickleball are clean, organized and in good working condition.
• Participates in the system wide sales effort with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, ensuring pickleball is an integral component of the Life Time brand. Attends specific meetings related to pickleball.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude
• Thorough knowledge of the game of pickleball and possesses effective teaching styles and techniques
• Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills
• Comfortable working with all age groups and building positive relationships with members and team members
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

Education

• HS Graduate or Equivalent

Years of Experience

• 1-2 Years

Licenses / Certifications / Registrations

• Within 6 months of hire must completed one of the following certifications: International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and/or Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)

Preferred

• CPR and AED Certified

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.