Pickleball Pro

lifetime; Ocotillo (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time in California is seeking a skilled pickleball instructor to teach private lessons and group programs on-site, while coordinating leagues, mixers and special events to drive member engagement.

The role emphasizes a student-centered, rally-based teaching approach, growing the service book and revenue to meet departmental goals, and delivering exceptional member experiences that foster repeat business and referrals.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service and positive attitude.
• Deep knowledge of pickleball techniques and teaching styles.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational abilities.
• Comfortable engaging with all age groups and building member relationships.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group pickleball lessons on court.
• Average 30+ teaching hours per week on court.
• Develop safe, professional lesson plans and pathways for student growth.
• Create engaging member experiences through programs, tournaments and events.
• Support sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities.
• Attend pickleball-related meetings and contribute to program development.

Skills

Customer service

Pickleball knowledge

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Education

HS diploma 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.