Pickleball Pro

Life Time•Champlin, MN

About The Position

The Pickleball Pro teaches private pickleball lessons and group programming, coordinates leagues and mixers, and uses student-centered learning and rally-based teaching. The role is responsible for growing a personal book of business and revenue to meet or exceed individual and department financial goals, while providing member-centered service that encourages repeat business and referrals. The Pickleball Pro instructs students in proper techniques, tactics, and strategies, personally teaching on court an average of 30 or more hours per week. They develop safe, professional, and comprehensive lessons and programs that support ongoing student development and positive member experiences. The role also helps deliver programs, tournaments, and special events; uses available marketing support and tools; maintains pickleball facilities and equipment in clean, organized, and working condition; participates in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities; and attends pickleball-related meetings.

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 organizational 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 either International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) or Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) certification.

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, and comprehensive pickleball lessons and programs that encourage continued participation and positive experiences.
Coordinate pickleball leagues and mixers.
Create 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.
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.

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.
For full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
For full-time team members: short-term and long-term disability insurance.
For full-time team members: life insurance.
For full-time team members: pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
For full-time team members: parental leave and adoption assistance.
For full-time team members: paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
For eligible full-time team members meeting the required income threshold: deferred compensation plan.