Staff Pickleball Pro

Elmhurst Park District; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off programs for self and depend*

Free pool passes

Free Courts Plus membership

Free miniature golf and batting cages

20% off food purchases

Employee Assistance Program

Two deferred compensation programs

Credit Union access

Job summary

Elmhurst Park District in Elmhurst, IL seeks a part-time STAFF PICKLEBALL PRO at Courts Plus. In this role you will instruct pickleball lessons for adults and juniors, assist with group lessons and events, run open play, and help with court setup and maintenance.

Prerequisites include some college with two years teaching experience and pickleball certification or ability to play at 4.0 level. Pay ranges from $25 to $32 per hour, with additional benefits for Part-Time Category 2.

Qualifications

• Some college education with 2 year of teaching experience.
• Pickleball Certification or ability to play at the 4.0 level.

Responsibilities

• Instruct pickleball lessons for adults and juniors.
• Assist other instructors in group lessons and clinics.
• Assist with other pickleball-related events when requested.
• Run or assist with open play.
• Maintain an orderly pickleball court environment, including setting up nets and putting nets away.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and report equipment wear or malfunctions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Pickleball certification / 4.0 level

Education

Some college education with 2 years teaching experience

Job description

WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Our vision is to become a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community. We are looking for people to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging!

We have an exciting part-time job opportunity as STAFF PICKLEBALL PRO at Courts Plus. This position primarily requires availability during weekday evenings and weekends to support peak program hours. Schedule may vary based on programming needs and court availability, and flexibility is required.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Instruct pickleball lessons for adults and juniors.
• Assist other instructors in group lessons and clinics.
• Assist with other pickleball-related events when requested.
• Run or assist with open play.
• Maintain an orderly pickleball court environment, including setting up nets and putting nets away.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and report equipment wear or malfunctions.

What You’ll Bring

• Some college education with 2 year of teaching experience.
• Pickleball Certification or the ability to play at the 4.0 level.

When You’ll Work

• This position primarily requires availability during weekday evenings and weekends to support peak program hours.
• Schedule may vary based on programming needs and court availability, and flexibility is required.

What You’ll Get

• For internal equity and budgetary considerations, the anticipated starting pay range for this position is between $25-$32/hour depending on experience.
• This position falls under Pay Grade B with a pay range of $16.00-$38.50.

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package for PART-TIME CATEGORY 2, including:

• 50% off programs for self, spouse, civil union partner or legal dependents (resident fee); certain restrictions apply
• Free pool passes
• Free individual Courts Plus membership!
• Free miniature golf and batting cages at The Hub (employee only)!
• 20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand!
• 20% rentals (excludes Wilder Mansion); 50% weekday rentals at The Hub!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Values Recognition Program
• Employee social activities
• Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
• Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)
• The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Division Manager - Human Resources & Risk at [e-mail].*

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit epd.org!!

Additional Legal Statements

Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.