Troon-The Clubs at St. James-Pickleball Professional

Troon; Southport (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Troon seeks a dedicated Pickleball Teaching Professional for The Clubs at Saint James. In this full-time role, you will instruct players of various skill levels, manage events, and create a vibrant pickleball community. Join our team to help others improve their game in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Medical

Vision

401k

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• USAPA certification preferred.
• Proven experience in teaching pickleball.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead pickleball instructional programs and events.
• Conduct private and group lessons.
• Provide personalized feedback to players.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Passion for Teaching

Education

USAPA certification

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Troon-The Clubs at St. James-Pickleball Professional

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Pickleball Teaching Professional to join our team at The Clubs at Saint James. As the Pickleball Teaching Pro, you will lead all pickleball instructional programs, organize events, and provide exceptional coaching to players of all skill levels. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, helping players improve their game and fostering a vibrant pickleball community.

- Full-Time Position
- $15 per hour plus commission on teaching lessons

Key Responsibilities for the Tennis Professional:

• Assist with developing and implementing comprehensive complimentary and fee based pickleball instructional programs.
• Conduct private and group lessons, clinics, drill sessions, and workshops to improve players' techniques, strategies, and overall game performance.
• Assist with organizing and scheduling leagues, to give members the opportunity to have some outside competitive play.
• Assist with organizing and running pickleball tournaments and social events.
• Prioritize managing Open Play sessions with the flexibility to participate. Seek opportunities to play with all skill levels to promote improvement, engagement and participation in lessons and clinics.
• Provide players personalized feedback and guidance, identifying improvement areas and developing customized training plans. Provide club ratings for residents, as requested.
• Stay current with industry trends, teaching methodologies, and rules/regulations of pickleball to enhance coaching effectiveness.
• Communicate regularly with the department manager to coordinate scheduling, program development, and operational logistics.
• Assist with the upkeep of the online Court Sports Calendar and the Pickleball Court Reservation system (Club Essentials) to ensure it is complete and up to date. Ensure courts are blocked as needed for socials, Community Groups, lessons, clinics, drills, and league play (DUPR & LWRC).
• Collaborate with the management team & the Court Sports Advisory Committee to promote both complimentary and fee based pickleball offerings to generate improvement, engagement, and participation in lessons and clinics.
• Assist with maintaining pickleball equipment, including courts, nets, paddles, and balls, ensuring they are in optimal condition for play.
• Foster a positive environment that encourages sportsmanship, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game among residents and their guests.
• Enforce the guest policy by being aware of the schedule and being present at the courts as much as possible
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) certification as a Teaching Professional or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in teaching pickleball lessons and coaching players of varying skill levels.
• Strong understanding of pickleball rules, strategies, and techniques, with a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering player development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills with the ability to plan and execute instructional programs, events, and tournaments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate peak playing times and events.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the sport, and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Should be a 4.5 player
• Possess a working knowledge of Computer skills like MS Office.
• Medical
• Vision
• 401k
• EAP
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off

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About the company

Experience Troon’s luxury golf management, development, and marketing. We exceed expectations with extraordinary golf courses, restaurants, and country clubs.

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