Pickleball Instructor

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District•Multiple THPRD locations - Beaverton, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pickleball Instructor at THPRD provides fun, engaging, and educational pickleball programming for community members of all ages. This position focuses on teaching fundamental skills, promoting active lifestyles, fostering inclusive community participation, and ensuring the safe use of public recreation facilities. The Pickleball Instructor may lead group classes, youth and adult lessons, drop-in play sessions, and special events.

Requirements

Strong understanding of pickleball rules, scoring, and basic strategies
Prior experience coaching, teaching, or assisting in a recreation or sports environment
Strong communication skills with a positive, patient, and community-centered approach
Ability to work effectively with youth, adults, and seniors
Commitment to safety and ability to monitor group activity responsibly
Physical ability to demonstrate skills and participate in on-court activity
Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire

Nice To Haves

Experience working with park and recreation programs
DUPR Coach Credentialing Program
Current pickleball coaching certification from one or more of the following organizations: PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry), PCI (Pickleball Coaching International), RSPA (Racket Sports Professional Association), IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association)

Responsibilities

Teach pickleball fundamentals, including serving, strokes, volleys, footwork, and basic strategy
Create lesson plans that support progressive skill development for beginner through intermediate players
Provide constructive and encouraging feedback to participants of varied backgrounds and abilities
Promote a welcoming, inclusive environment that aligns with THPRD values
Ensure adherence to safety practices and departmental policies
Set up and break down equipment before and after each program session
Lead warmups, drills, skill building activities, and supervised gameplay
Support programming by teaching age-appropriate skills and encouraging positive sportsmanship
Communicate effectively with participants, families, and staff
Assist with department events such as tournaments, community days, or family recreation programs
Report attendance, incidents, equipment needs, or facility concerns to supervisory staff