Pickleball Pro

lifetime; Old Orchard (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free membership

Product discounts

401(k) with match

Training & development

Paid sick leave

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending plan

Parental leave

Paid time off

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Life Time in Pennsylvania seeks a part-time pickleball coach to teach private and group lessons, coordinate leagues, and run mixers. You will focus on student-centered, rally-based teaching and grow your book and revenue to meet personal and department goals.

You will deliver on-court instruction for 30+ hours weekly, create engaging programs, manage facilities, and collaborate with Membership Advisors to integrate pickleball into Life Time experiences. CPR/AED certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, friendly and positive attitude.
• Strong knowledge of pickleball and effective teaching styles.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working with all ages and building relationships.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift 50 lbs.
• 1-2 years experience in pickleball or related teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach private and group pickleball lessons, 30+ hours per week.
• Develop safe, progressive lessons and programs for student growth.
• Create member experiences through programs, tournaments and events; maintain facilities.
• Support sales with Membership Advisors and promote pickleball within Life Time.

Skills

Customer service

Pickleball expertise

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical ability

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

Pay

This is an hourly position that pays the higher of $15 per hour or minimum wage for all hours worked, with additional service incentive of 40% of eligible on-court revenue generated.

Benefits

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time may use artificial intelligence ("AI") in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

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.