Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.•Roseville, CA

About The Position

The Pickleball Pro teaches private lessons and group programming, coordinates leagues and mixers, and uses student-centered, rally-based teaching. The role is expected to grow its lesson book and revenue to meet or exceed personal and department financial goals, while providing member-centered service that encourages repeat business and referrals. The Pickleball Pro teaches on court an average of 30 or more hours per week, developing students’ pickleball techniques, tactics, and strategies. The role creates safe, professional, and comprehensive lessons and programs that support continued participation and positive member experiences. It also helps deliver programs, tournaments, and special events; uses available marketing support and tools; and maintains pickleball facilities and equipment in clean, organized, working condition. The Pickleball Pro participates in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, attends pickleball-related meetings, and supports pickleball as an integral part of the Life Time brand. Pay is hourly at the greater of $15 per hour or minimum wage for all hours worked, plus a service incentive of 40% of eligible on-court revenue generated.

Requirements

Excellent customer service skills and a friendly, outgoing, positive attitude.
Thorough knowledge of pickleball and effective teaching styles and techniques.
Excellent communication, time management, and organization skills.
Comfort working with all age groups and building positive relationships with members and team members.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
High school graduate or equivalent.
1–2 years of experience.
Within six months of hire, complete certification from the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and/or Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).

Nice To Haves

CPR and AED certification.

Responsibilities

Monitor, demonstrate, and instruct students during pickleball lessons on techniques, tactics, and strategies.
Personally teach on court an average of 30 or more hours per week.
Develop safe, professional, comprehensive lessons and programs that support student development and continued involvement.
Create exceptional member experiences through programs, tournaments, and special events, using available marketing support and tools.
Ensure pickleball facilities and equipment are clean, organized, and in good working condition.
Participate in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities.
Attend meetings related to pickleball.
Grow a personal lesson book and revenue to meet or exceed personal and department financial goals.
Provide member-centered customer service to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Benefits

Fully subsidized membership.
Discounts on Life Time products and services.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
Training and professional development.
Paid sick leave where required by law.
Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Full-time team members are eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Full-time team members are eligible for life insurance.
Full-time team members are eligible for pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
Full-time team members are eligible for parental leave and adoption assistance.
Full-time team members are eligible for paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
Full-time team members may be eligible for a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold.