Pickleball Professional

About the role

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Invited, the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, is seeking a Pickleball Professional to organize clinics, lessons, and events, promote memberships, and serve as the club’s pickleball ambassador. This position reports to the Head Pickleball Professional or Racquet Sports Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and promoting engaging pickleball clinics, private lessons, and programs for adults, juniors, and seniors to enhance skill development and participation.
• Provide instruction for private and group pickleball lessons, including skill‑building drills.
• Organize and promote leagues, round robins, drop‑in sessions, ladders, tournaments, and other events to foster community engagement.
• Optimize use of the club’s pickleball facilities to minimize attrition and attract new members.
• Assist members with all pickleball needs while ensuring compliance with club policies.
• Conduct pickleball orientations for new members, introducing facilities and programs.
• Interact professionally with members and guests, handling changes and last‑minute requests.
• Maintain courts to a high standard and ensure a safe environment.
• Complete daily assignments, arrange furniture and equipment, and keep workspaces orderly.
• Assist other staff as needed and take on additional tasks assigned by management.
• Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain required certifications and pursue personal and professional growth.
• Address and resolve challenges using available resources and collaborate with regional and corporate teams.
• Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience playing, instructing, or coaching pickleball at a competitive or professional level, preferably in a club or sports facility.
• Minimum 1 year of experience conducting group pickleball clinics, private lessons, or instructional programs for players of varying skill levels.
• Minimum 1 year of experience organizing and running social events for members.
• Recognized certification from a reputable pickleball organization (e.g., PPA, USPTA, or PTR).
• Preferred: College degree or equivalent.
• Preferred: Strong experience with ROGY programs.
• Preferred: Customer‑facing experience in a sports or recreation environment with a focus on exceptional member/guest service.
• Preferred: Experience promoting pickleball programs, lessons, and memberships.
• Preferred: Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with people of all ages and abilities.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and driving.
• Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.
• Squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lb on occasion.
• Talking, hearing, and seeing.

Primary Tools & Equipment

• Racket (≈1 lb)
• Ball machine (≈25 lb)
• Pickle balls (≈1 lb)
• Cones and markers (≈1 lb)
• Targets (≈1 lb)
• Teaching aids

Work Schedule

• Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.
• Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off and leave programs (including statutory time off for part‑time members).