Pickleball Instructor Fremont WA

Benefits

• Free membership
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Position Overview

The Picklr Fremont is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Pickleball Instructors to lead classes, clinics, private lessons, and other instructional programming. Instructors will engage with members and guests, foster skill development, and promote a vibrant pickleball community. Reporting to the Director of Pickleball, instructors contribute to programming, marketing, and customer service initiatives while maintaining a welcoming and professional atmosphere. An entrepreneurial mindset is essential to grow a clientele base and build a rewarding career with The Picklr.

Overall Responsibilities

• Teach P1 and P2 lessons and clinics for players up to a 3.0 skill level.
• Provide structured road maps to encourage player progression.
• Assist the Director of Pickleball with activity programming and promotions.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to members and guests.
• Maintain courts and equipment to ensure safety and professionalism.
• Input private lessons on Play by Point.
• Check in private lessons on Play by Point.
• Make sure payment is complete before starting the lesson.
• Promote club memberships and instructional services to prospective members.
• Respond to inquiries in person, over the phone, and via email
• Complete assigned Trainings on time
• Ensure The Picklr Fremont rules and systems are followed

Qualifications

• Experience in pickleball instruction, coaching, or competitive play.
• Certification in The Picklr P1 and P2 programming (Instructor Level).
• Proven ability to conduct Skills & Drills Clinics for players up to a 3.0 skill level.
• Opportunities for advancement include certification in the P4 program for upper-division instruction (in-house training provided).

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Competence in using advanced tools like the Wingfield System and ERNE Ball Machine.
• Passion for helping others succeed, with patience and adaptability to teach players of all ages and skill levels.
• Able to engage with diverse player populations in dynamic environments.
• Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

Pickleball Instructors receive a competitive hourly wage for running clinics. A 60/40 split commission is paid for all private and paid instruction sessions. The company provides liability insurance coverage and full access to equipment, including ball machines, AI training tools, and coaching materials, so you can focus on delivering an outstanding experience.

Our Story

The first time I heard of pickleball was in 2016. Some friends invited me to play, and I figured my ping-pong skills would translate to the short courts. My ping-pong habits actually carried over too well. I had to stop putting extra spin on the ball, but little adjustments like that and the game’s competitiveness hooked me. I also loved that people of all ages were just as addicted to pickleball as I was. But one experience, in particular, set me on the path leading to The Picklr.

One winter, we went to a rec center, and I saw two teenagers playing pickleball with 50 people waiting to get on the court. My first thought was, “What cult did I join?” It was a weekday, but no one was at work or school. And the two teenagers were playing at a level I hadn’t seen yet. It was fast-paced and exciting. They were hitting overheads and drives I couldn’t believe. I realized then that the youth would eventually take over this sport.

That experience inspired me to create a paddle that felt cooler than anything I had seen in the market. Kuro Paddles was successful, but it was a side hustle eventually inhibited by manufacturer delays due to the pandemic. Shortly after that ended, in 2020, I was laid off from my tech job and left with the decision to look for a new job or go fully independent.

I considered my area’s packed rec center and the lack of indoor courts. And I felt inspired to create a facility for aspiring players of all ages. When I called my friend Austin Wood to tell him my idea, he didn’t even let me finish my sentence. He said, “Let’s do it. I’m in!”

It was scary deciding to take a chance on myself. I could have used a million excuses not to start The Picklr—like having five kids, a mortgage, or even being in the middle of a pandemic. But my father was an immigrant and entrepreneur who strongly believed in working for yourself, and I always admired his resilience. I had faith we could pull it off with Austin by my side.

In January 2021, we were lucky enough to sign our first lease. Somehow, we found a building space with an owner willing to lease a building for our wild pickleball idea he had never heard of. We opened our first location in Uintah a few months later.

Fast forward to today, and The Picklr is partners with Pickleball Inc., Super Bowl Champion Drew Brees, and has over 500 locations sold worldwide. And it’s all because of people who believed in our vision. Some of our executives today are people who showed up at the grand opening of our first location. Pickleball is that powerful in connecting people.

So thank you to every person who plays in our facilities and makes this dream possible. We can’t wait to keep improving your experience and growing this sport together.

– Jorge Barragan