Pickleball Pro

Life Time Inc.•Minneapolis, MN

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 individual and department financial goals, while delivering member-centered customer service that encourages repeat business and referrals. The 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 progression and continued participation. It also creates 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 Pickleball Pro 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. This hourly role pays the higher of $15 per hour or the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked, plus a service incentive of 40% of eligible on-court revenue generated. A qualifying pickleball teaching certification must be completed within six months of hire.

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 through 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 progression and continued involvement.
Coordinate pickleball leagues and mixers.
Grow a personal book of business and revenue to meet or exceed personal and department financial goals.
Provide member-centered 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.
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.