Pickleball Instructor

Allstar Pizza & More•Clute, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pickleball Instructor is responsible for creating a fun, welcoming, organized, and instructional pickleball experience for players of all skill levels at Allstar Pizza & More. This position will lead clinics, camps, private lessons, group instruction, and select open-play sessions while helping Allstar grow its pickleball programming. The ideal instructor is knowledgeable about pickleball, communicates well with beginners and experienced players, and can create an environment that is both instructional and fun.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of pickleball rules, techniques, and strategy.
Previous pickleball playing experience.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, adults, and families.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Positive and professional attitude.
Dependable and punctual.
Comfortable leading groups of different sizes and skill levels.
Must be dependable and maintain professional conduct while representing Allstar.
Must be able to work safely around children, families, and adult participants.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

Coaching, teaching, or sports-instruction experience preferred.
Formal pickleball instructor certification is preferred but not required, depending on experience.

Responsibilities

Lead Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced pickleball clinics.
Teach proper fundamentals, including: Serving and returning, Dinking, Volleys, Groundstrokes, Third-shot drops, Court positioning, Shot selection, Doubles strategy.
Adjust instruction based on player ability and experience.
Organize drills, games, and competitive activities.
Keep clinics moving efficiently and maximize player participation.
Provide individual and small-group pickleball instruction.
Evaluate each player's strengths and areas for improvement.
Develop drills based on the player's goals and skill level.
Provide clear, constructive feedback.
Help players track their improvement over multiple lessons.
Assist with or lead pickleball camps and specialty programs.
Help develop programs for youth, adults, beginners, and experienced players.
Participate in special events, tournaments, leagues, and corporate pickleball programs when scheduled.
Assist with designated pickleball open-play sessions.
Help organize players and court rotations when needed.
Encourage proper pickleball etiquette and sportsmanship.
Help new players understand rules, scoring, and basic gameplay.
Create a welcoming environment where guests of different skill levels feel comfortable participating.
Help maintain a safe playing environment.
Inspect courts and equipment before programming begins.
Make sure players understand court boundaries and facility rules.
Maintain appropriate spacing during drills and activities.
Report damaged equipment or facility concerns to leadership.
Ensure pickleball equipment is properly collected and returned after each program.
Keep courts and instructional areas organized.
Follow all Allstar safety and guest-experience standards.
Welcome players as they arrive.
Introduce themselves and explain the structure of the session.
Clearly communicate rules and expectations.
Encourage players throughout the session.
Be patient with beginners.
Maintain professionalism during competitive situations.
Help create an experience that encourages players to return for additional clinics, lessons, and events.
Recommend new clinics and programs.
Develop lesson plans and instructional progressions.
Identify opportunities for leagues, tournaments, camps, and special events.
Recommend appropriate skill-level classifications.
Provide feedback on scheduling and court utilization.
Help grow participation within the local pickleball community.