Racket Sports Instructor - Pickleball Instructor
About The Position
The Pickleball Instructor delivers pickleball instruction and guest experiences for resort guests of all ages and skill levels. The role provides private, semi-private, and group lessons; beginner through advanced clinics; social programming; tournaments; and special events. The instructor serves as a subject matter expert in pickleball rules, scoring, strategy, etiquette, and gameplay, while promoting participation, generating revenue, and maintaining high standards of guest service. The position also supports guest reservations and activity recommendations, court and equipment operations, facility cleanliness and safety, recordkeeping, and resort recreation programming. The instructor may guide recreation attendants, seasonal staff, and activity assistants during assigned programs and events and assist with their training. The role works under the general supervision of the Games Supervisor, Activities Manager, and Director of Adventure & Activities, with independent judgment in lesson delivery, guest interactions, and program facilitation within departmental guidelines.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of pickleball teaching, coaching, or competitive playing experience.
- Advanced knowledge of pickleball rules, scoring formats, court positioning, gameplay strategy, and player development techniques.
- Ability to teach players of varying ages, backgrounds, and skill levels.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and guest service skills.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or ability to obtain certification upon hire.
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends, holidays, and peak resort periods.
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods; repeatedly demonstrate pickleball techniques and drills; lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; work outdoors in varying weather, including sun and heat; and react quickly and move safely on court surfaces.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), IPTPA, PCI, or equivalent pickleball instructor certification.
- Experience teaching pickleball in a luxury resort, club, or hospitality environment.
- Tournament management and event coordination experience.
- Experience teaching junior pickleball and family recreation programming.
- Knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide service standards.
Responsibilities
- Provide private, semi-private, and group pickleball instruction for adults, families, and juniors of all skill levels.
- Teach and demonstrate pickleball fundamentals, including serves, returns, volleys, dinks, drops, resets, lobs, overheads, positioning, and court movement.
- Teach official rules, scoring, non-volley zone regulations, fault definitions, court etiquette, and safe play practices.
- Conduct beginner, intermediate, and advanced clinics to develop skills, strategy, rules knowledge, and match play performance.
- Assess player abilities and create customized lesson plans based on individual goals and learning styles.
- Organize and facilitate social play, round robins, mixers, tournaments, and special events.
- Coach positively and provide encouragement and constructive feedback.
- Assist with junior instruction, youth recreation programming, family activities, and other resort recreation events.
- Stay current with pickleball industry trends, instructional methods, equipment developments, and rule changes.
- Deliver Forbes-level guest service and promote lessons, clinics, events, and related recreation experiences.
- Assist guests with reservations, scheduling, court bookings, and activity recommendations; respond professionally to questions, requests, concerns, and scheduling inquiries.
- Maintain knowledge of resort activities, amenities, promotions, and special events, and build guest relationships that encourage repeat participation.
- Assist with retail sales and equipment recommendations when appropriate.
- Inspect courts, nets, paddles, balls, and associated equipment; report maintenance and facility issues to department leadership.
- Set up and break down courts for clinics, tournaments, and special events; support equipment inventory and maintain facility cleanliness and appearance.
- Conduct activities in accordance with safety standards and risk management protocols.
- Prepare courts, equipment, and instructional materials before scheduled lessons and programming.
- Maintain lesson schedules, attendance records, and guest information; process lesson charges and complete required documentation as assigned.
- Attend departmental meetings, safety and service training, and professional development opportunities.
- Support holiday programming, seasonal events, and special recreation activities; maintain professional appearance and wear the required uniform and nametag.
- Serve as an ambassador for Enchantment Resort and the Activities Department and perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.
- Provide leadership and guidance to recreation attendants, seasonal staff, and activity assistants during assigned programs and events, and assist with their training.
- Maintain community business contacts, including associations related to tennis programming; assist with evaluations, notes of conversation, disciplinary actions, and decision-making in the department's and resort's best interests.
- Promote and market the tennis program, oversee its budget and payroll, and help direct and motivate staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
