Pickleball Pro- Contractor

Sundial Resort; Sanibel (FL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundial Beach Resort & Spa on Sanibel Island seeks a Pickleball Pro to instruct members and players, lead private and group lessons, and assist in open play, tournaments, and special events. The role includes daily court maintenance and equipment upkeep.

The position reports to the Racquet Sports Manager and involves helping promote pickleball activities and providing excellent guest service at the Sundial resort.

Qualifications

• Certified PPR or IPTPA member with a 3.5 rating or higher.
• Speak to potential members/guests about pickleball/tennis.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Valid drivers’ license to operate a Resort golf cart.
• Ability to multi-task, while remaining flexible to the needs of the court sports department.
• Ability to work independently or part of a team/department.
• Basic knowledge of tennis & pickleball court maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and give lessons to members and players; assist in open play, tournaments, and special events.
• Maintain daily maintenance of courts and areas adjacent to courts.
• Maintain and repair tennis/pickleball maintenance machines and equipment.
• Coordinate instruction with Racquet Sports Manager; provide private, semi-private and group lessons.
• Develop programs to encourage member participation and assist with marketing of Sundial pickleball and events.
• Manage court scheduling, bookings, and on-court clinics/lessons.

Skills

PPR/IPTPA cert

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Court maintenance knowledge

Job description

Located on Sanibel Island,The Sundial Beach Resort & Spahas an opening for aPickleball Pro. The ideal candidate for this position will have flexibility to assist when needed for special events, filling in for staff as needed and enjoy being around others who love tennis and pickleball.

Job Summary:

The Pickleball Pro will instruct and give lessons to members and players, assist in facilitating open play, tournaments, and special events. Maintain daily maintenance of courts and areas adjacent to courts. Maintain and repair tennis/pickleball maintenance machines and equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Assists Racquet Sports Manager coordinate instruction and competitive/social playing when needed
• Provide private, semi private and group lessons
• Develop programs to encourage member participation
• Assist with marketing and promotion of Sundial pickleball and events
• Attending to the courts (Pickleball open play, reserving courts for members/guests, greeting non-members when they come through the gates).
• 4 Hydro courts, 16 pickleball courts, fencing, areas, and equipment will be maintained in pristine condition
• Complete daily checklist with assigned court projects
• Fill water jugs with fresh ice and water daily, ensuring water jugs are clean and sanitized
• Blow/sweep on court cement pads and cement areas outside of court areas daily
• Clean tennis shoe washers outside of courts daily, hosing and adding clean water
• Clean leaves and debris from courts at beginning and end of each shift daily.
• Remove and spray weeds around fencing of courts daily.
• Keep all areas near the courts clean and organized
• Keep storage areas clean and organized
• Keep all equipment in good working condition
• Responsible for upkeep of equipment, provided golf cart, roller, and all other court related equipment
• List and report any equipment, material, or product needed
• Report any court or equipment issues to Engineering
• Complete special court related projects as assigned
• Check court schedule upon arrival and reservation app throughout the day
• Have courts brushed and lined before am. Plan maintenance schedule around court bookings, clinics and lessons each day
• Assist team with required equipment for events and lessons
• Keep working log of special projects above and beyond daily/weekly court maintenance (ie, adding clay, power washing, repairing equipment, water level changes)
• Keep work log in designated area
• Before departure, all courts not being used should be brushed and lined
• Provide excellent Customer service to guests and members
• Assist with court and lesson bookings/events and on court lessons/events/clinics as needed
• Cover shop hours as needed
• Observing and reporting any safety issues to the safety department
• Have complete knowledge of all policies, standards and procedures of the department
• Be familiar with resort services, amenities, and outlets
• Available for work assignments outside of associate’s customary work schedule. This may include weekends and holidays.
• Adherence to all safety rules and regulations
• Compliance with all resort policies and procedures and described and communicated by management

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Certified PPR or IPTPA member with a 3.5 rating or higher
• Speak to potential members/guests about pickleball/tennis
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational skills
• Valid drivers’ license to operate a Resort golf cart
• Ability to multi-task, while remaining flexible to the needs of the court sports department
• Ability to work independently or part of a team/department
• Basic knowledge of tennis & pickleball court maintenance

TheSundial Beach Resort & Spais managed byColumbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE.All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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