Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.•Dayton, OH

About The Position

The Pickleball Pro teaches private pickleball lessons and group programming, coordinates 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 service that encourages repeat business and referrals. The Pickleball Pro teaches on court an average of 30 or more hours per week. The role develops safe, professional, comprehensive lessons and programs that support student development and continued involvement. It also helps create exceptional 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 position participates in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, supports pickleball as an integral part of the Life Time brand, and attends meetings related to pickleball. Life Time states its commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace and equal opportunity employment based on merit and qualifications.

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 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 to improve their game.
Personally teach on court an average of 30 or more hours per week.
Develop safe, professional, and comprehensive pickleball lessons and programs that encourage student development and continued involvement.
Coordinate pickleball leagues and mixers.
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.
Grow a personal book of business and revenue to meet or exceed personal and department financial goals.
Provide member-centered customer service that encourages repeat business and referrals.
Participate in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities.
Attend meetings related to pickleball.