Love pickleball? Turn your passion into impact!
We’re hiring Pickleball Instructors to lead dynamic, skill-based classes in a welcoming, community-driven environment. Perfect for someone who enjoys teaching, connecting with others, and helping players improve their game in a community center setting and serves both children and adults. Seeking instructors that can teach weekday mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.
General Function
Pickleball Instructors lead engaging, skill-based classes and workshops while ensuring a safe, organized, and positive environment for all participants. This role includes teaching semester-based programs, private lessons, open play sessions, and clinics as needed, with a focus on helping both youth and adult players develop strong pickleball fundamentals. We are primarily seeking individuals available to teach weekday mornings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
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Create and deliver skill-appropriate pickleball lesson plans for groups (youth and/or adults).
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Set up and break down courts and equipment safely; report any issues as needed.
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Maintain a strong on-court presence, ensuring participants are engaged, learning, and following program guidelines.
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Demonstrate proper techniques including serving, rallying, positioning, and game strategy.
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Take attendance and communicate any participant concerns or absences.
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Keep courts and equipment clean, organized, and ready for play.
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Provide feedback on player development and progress during sessions or program showcases.
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Promptly report any injuries or incidents.
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Assist with clinics, leagues, and special pickleball events as needed.
Qualifications & Skills
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Experience playing and/or teaching pickleball (or strong racquet sport background).
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Experience working with youth and/or adult groups.
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Ability to lead classes in a fun, structured, and inclusive environment.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to teach fundamentals while helping players progress to more advanced skills.
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CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
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Coaching or pickleball certifications are a plus but not required.
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Passion for growing the game and building community through sport.
Instructor will:
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to stand, move, and instruct for extended periods.
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Comfortable demonstrating skills and actively participating in drills.
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Ability to set up and move light equipment (nets, balls, paddles).
Impact & Outcomes
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Create a fun, welcoming, and engaging pickleball experience for all participants.
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Help players build confidence, improve skills, and enjoy the game.
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Support a community-driven program that promotes active lifestyles and social connection.
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Represent and uphold the YMCA’s core values: Honesty, Responsibility, Respect, and Caring.
Wage range commensurate on experience
