Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.•Champlin, MN

10d

About The Position

The Pickleball Pro teaches private lessons and group programming, coordinates pickleball leagues and mixers, and uses student-centered, rally-based teaching. The role is responsible for growing a personal book of business and revenue to meet or exceed personal and department financial goals, while providing member-centered customer service that encourages repeat business and referrals. The Pickleball Pro personally teaches on court an average of 30 or more hours per week. The position develops safe, professional, comprehensive lessons and programs that support student development and continued participation. It creates engaging member experiences through programs, tournaments, and special events; uses available marketing support and tools; and keeps pickleball facilities and equipment clean, organized, and in good working condition. The role also participates in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, attends pickleball-related meetings, and helps make pickleball an integral part of the Life Time brand. Compensation is hourly: the higher 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.
One to two years of experience.
Within six months of hire, complete certification through the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and/or Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).

Nice To Haves

CPR and AED certified.

Responsibilities

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

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.