Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.; Town of Mansfield (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an on-site pickleball instructor to teach private lessons and group programs. You will grow your book and revenue while delivering student-centered, rally-based teaching to members.

Responsibilities include 30+ teaching hours weekly, creating engaging programs, and collaborating with Membership Advisors. CPR/AED preferred; IPTPA or PPR within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of pickleball teaching experience
• HS Diploma or equivalent
• Within 6 months of hire must complete IPTA and/or PPR
• CPR and AED certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Teaches private pickleball lessons on court, ~30+ hours per week.
• Develops safe, professional pickleball lessons and progressive programs.
• Creates member experiences via programs, tournaments, events, and uses marketing tools.
• Participates in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities.

Skills

Customer service

pickleball knowledge

Communication

Time management

Organization

Age group adaptability

Education

HS Graduate

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.