Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.; Edna (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Edna, CA is seeking a passionate pickleball instructor to teach private lessons and run group programs. You will coordinate leagues and mixers, foster student-centered learning, and grow your book and revenue while delivering member-centric service that drives repeat business and referrals.

Qualified candidates have HS diploma, 1–2 years of experience, and IPTPA or PPR certification within 6 months. CPR/AED preferred. Join Life Time for an inclusive, active workplace.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Thorough knowledge of pickleball and teaching techniques.
• Ability to interact with all age groups and build relationships.
• Lift up to 50 pounds and be active on court.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and instructs students to improve pickleball techniques and strategies.
• Teaches on court ~30+ hours per week to players of all levels.
• Develops safe, professional lessons and programs to foster ongoing involvement.
• Organizes programs, tournaments, and events to enhance member experience.

Skills

Pickleball teaching

Customer service

On-court instruction

Education

HS Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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.