Pickleball Pro

Life Time; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time in Phoenix is seeking an on-site pickleball instructor to teach private lessons and group programs, coordinate leagues, and drive member engagement. You will deliver 30+ hours weekly on court, build a personal book, and help exceed department financial goals while delivering member-centric service.

The role requires strong customer service, deep pickleball knowledge, and the ability to work with all ages; IPTPA/PPR within 6 months and CPR/AED preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, friendly, outgoing and positive attitude.
• Thorough knowledge of pickleball and effective teaching styles.
• Excellent communication, time management and organization skills.
• Comfortable working with all age groups and building positive relationships with members and team.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Within 6 months of hire must complete IPTPA and/or PPR certification.
• CPR and AED certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors, demonstrates, and instructs students during pickleball lessons on techniques, tactics, and strategies; teach 30+ hours per week on court.
• Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive pickleball lessons and programs to foster ongoing involvement and a positive Net Promoter Score.
• Creates exceptional member experiences by involving members in programs, tournaments, and events, utilizing marketing support and ensuring facilities and equipment are clean and in good condition.
• Participates in system wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities; supports pickleball as an integral Life Time brand component.

Skills

Customer service

Teaching pickleball

Communication

Time management

Positive attitude

Education

HS Diploma or GED

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.