Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.•Matamoras, PA

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 includes growing a personal book of business and revenue to meet or exceed individual and department financial goals, while providing member-centric customer service that encourages repeat business and referrals. The Pro teaches on court an average of 30 or more hours per week and creates safe, comprehensive lessons and programs that support student development and continued participation. The position also involves organizing member experiences through programs, tournaments, and special events, maintaining pickleball facilities and equipment, supporting system-wide sales efforts, and attending pickleball-related meetings. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and 1–2 years of experience. Within six months of hire, the employee must complete IPTPA and/or PPR certification. CPR and AED certification are preferred. The role pays 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.
Ability to work with all age groups and build 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 through the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) and/or Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR).

Nice To Haves

CPR and AED certified.

Responsibilities

Teach private pickleball lessons and group programming, using student-centered learning and rally-based teaching.
Coordinate pickleball leagues and mixers.
Monitor, demonstrate, and instruct students on techniques, tactics, and strategies to improve their pickleball game.
Personally teach on court an average of 30 or more hours per week.
Develop safe, professional, and comprehensive lessons and programs that support student development, continued involvement, and a positive Net Promoter Score.
Grow a personal book of business and revenue to meet or exceed personal and department financial goals.
Provide member-centric customer service to encourage repeat business and referrals.
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.
Participate in system-wide sales efforts with Membership Advisors and Member Activities, and help make pickleball an integral part of the Life Time brand.
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 eligible full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
For eligible full-time team members: short-term and long-term disability insurance.
For eligible full-time team members: life insurance.
For eligible full-time team members: pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
For eligible full-time team members: parental leave and adoption assistance.
For eligible 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.