Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR and AED Certified

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an on-site pickleball coach to teach private lessons and group programs, grow clientele, and meet department goals. You will coordinate leagues and mixers while delivering student-centered and rally-based teaching to boost participation and revenue.

The role requires strong customer service, knowledge of pickleball, and the ability to engage members of all ages. CPR/AED certification preferred and on-site gym environment support is provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Thorough knowledge of pickleball and teaching methods.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with all age groups and build relationships.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Teach private lessons and group programs; on-court instruction 30+ hours per week.
• Develop safe, professional pickleball lessons and progression.
• Create member experiences through programs, tournaments, and events; maintain facilities.
• Support sales efforts with Membership Advisors and attend pickleball meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Pickleball knowledge

Teaching skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Relationship building

Physical stamina

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.