Pickleball Coach

Young Mens Christian Association of South Palm Bea • Boynton Beach, FL

7d

About The Position

The Pickleball Instructor plans, organizes, and leads pickleball programs for youth and senior adults. The role develops athletic skills, promotes physical activity and social interaction, and creates a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for participants of all skill levels. The instructor is expected to encourage sportsmanship, teamwork, confidence, and healthy living in alignment with the YMCA’s mission and core values.

Success is measured by participant engagement, skill development, program safety, positive feedback, and the ability to create an enjoyable and inclusive pickleball experience. The schedule is part-time and based on program needs and registration, with weekday, evening, and/or weekend programming as scheduled. Hours may vary according to clinics, recreation sessions, leagues, and special events.

Requirements

• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with participants of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.
• Patience, enthusiasm, reliability, and a commitment to excellent participant service.
• Ability to complete required YMCA background screening and youth protection training.
• Ability to safely set up and handle program equipment and demonstrate basic pickleball skills.
• Ability to stand, walk, and move around a pickleball court for extended periods.
• Ability to demonstrate basic pickleball techniques and participate in physical activities as needed.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move program equipment, including nets and equipment bags.
• Ability to respond appropriately to participant needs and potential emergencies.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience playing pickleball or participating in racquet sports.
• Experience teaching, coaching, or leading recreational activities for youth and/or senior adults.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, preferred or required by YMCA policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead pickleball lessons, clinics, drills, and recreational activities for youth and senior adults.
• Teach pickleball fundamentals, including rules, scoring, serving, court positioning, paddle control, and game strategy.
• Adapt instruction for participants’ ages, abilities, fitness levels, and experience.
• Create age-appropriate activities that develop youth participants’ skills, coordination, confidence, and sportsmanship.
• Provide senior adults with safe and enjoyable opportunities for physical activity, social connection, balance, coordination, and recreation.
• Foster an environment emphasizing respect, inclusion, encouragement, and fair play.
• Monitor participants and ensure proper use of equipment and facilities.
• Set up, inspect, and maintain pickleball equipment and playing areas.
• Follow YMCA safety procedures, emergency protocols, and applicable youth protection policies.
• Communicate professionally with participants, parents, caregivers, volunteers, and YMCA staff.
• Track attendance, monitor participant progress, and provide feedback when appropriate.
• Assist with registration, special events, tournaments, and recreational leagues as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the sports director or program director.
• Support the YMCA’s mission and demonstrate its core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed