Premier Resort Pickleball Instructor (On‑Call)

CoralTree Hospitality Group; Ivins (UT); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee dining

Resort discounts

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Black Desert Resort, managed by CoralTree Hospitality, is a luxury destination in Southern Utah. The On-Call Pickleball Instructor delivers private, semi-private, and group instruction to guests and members, creating engaging experiences across skill levels with a focus on hospitality.

Hours vary based on demand; compensation includes a $10.00 base hourly rate plus $25.00 per instructional hour commission and gratuities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching or coaching pickleball required.
• PPR, IPTPA, or equivalent recognized pickleball teaching certification preferred.
• Strong playing ability and demonstrated knowledge of pickleball fundamentals, strategy, rules, and player development.
• Experience providing private lessons, group instruction, and clinics preferred.
• Ability to effectively instruct beginner through advanced players.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
• Ability to adapt teaching techniques based on a player's age, experience, physical ability, and learning style.
• Experience in a luxury resort, private club, racquet sports facility, or hospitality environment preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide private, semi-private, and group pickleball instruction for resort guests and members of varying ages, abilities, and experience levels.
• Assess player abilities and customize instruction to improve technique, strategy, positioning, shot selection, and overall performance.
• Lead introductory classes, skills clinics, drills, and other structured pickleball programming.
• Create an engaging, encouraging, and professional learning environment while maintaining luxury guest service standards.
• Support leagues, tournaments, open play, exhibitions, socials, member events, and other pickleball activities as assigned.
• Assist with court setup, equipment preparation, ball machines, training aids, and breakdown of instructional areas.
• Maintain awareness of court conditions, weather, equipment, and participant abilities to ensure a safe playing environment.
• Provide guests and members with information regarding pickleball programming, court reservations, lessons, and upcoming activities.
• Maintain assigned equipment and promptly report damaged equipment, court concerns, injuries, or safety hazards.
• Follow all resort safety procedures, emergency protocols, and risk management requirements.
• Maintain accurate lesson, attendance, and other required operational records.
• Collaborate with the Recreation team to create consistent and exceptional guest and member experiences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pickleball instruction

Communication

Guest service

Adapt teaching

Safety awareness

Event support

Tools

Ball machines

Court equipment

Job description

Black Desert Resort, managed by CoralTree Hospitality, is a luxury destination in Southern Utah. The On-Call Pickleball Instructor delivers private, semi-private, and group instruction to guests and members, creating engaging experiences across skill levels with a focus on hospitality.

Hours vary based on demand; compensation includes a $10.00 base hourly rate plus $25.00 per instructional hour commission and gratuities.