Pickleball Professional

Position Summary

Sea Colony is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Pickleball Professional to join our racquets team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class racquet sports program, work with a supportive leadership team, and help shape one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.

Essential Duties

• Assist with developing and implementing comprehensive pickleball instructional programs.
• Conduct private and group lessons, clinics, drill sessions, and workshops to improve players' techniques, strategies, and overall game performance.
• Assist with organizing and scheduling leagues, to give members the opportunity to have some outside competitive play.
• Assist with organizing and running pickleball tournaments and social events.
• Prioritize managing Open Play sessions with the flexibility to participate.
• Seek opportunities to play with all skill levels to promote improvement, engagement and participation in lessons and clinics.
• Provide players personalized feedback and guidance, identifying improvement areas and developing customized training plans.
• Club ratings for residents, as requested.
• Stay current with industry trends, teaching methodologies, and rules/regulations of pickleball to enhance coaching effectiveness.
• Communicate regularly with the department manager to coordinate scheduling, program development, and operational logistics.
• Aid in the upkeep of the online Court Reservation system (Court Reserve) to ensure it is complete and up to date.
• Ensure courts are blocked as needed for socials, Community Groups, lessons, clinics, drills, and league play (DUPR & LWRC).
• Collaborate with the management team to promote pickleball offerings to generate improvement, engagement, and participation in lessons and clinics.
• Aid in maintaining pickleball equipment, including courts, nets, paddles, and balls, ensuring they are in optimal condition for play.
• Foster a positive environment that encourages sportsmanship, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game among residents and their guests.
• Enforce the guest policy by being aware of the schedule and being present at the courts as much as possible.

Education/Experience

• Passion for pickleball and strong playing ability (4.0+ level preferred).
• USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) certification as a Teaching Professional or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in teaching pickleball lessons and coaching players of varying skill levels.
• Strong understanding of pickleball rules, strategies, and techniques, with a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering player development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills with the ability to plan and execute instructional programs, events, and tournaments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate peak playing times and events.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the sport, and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Possess a working knowledge of Computer skills like MS Office.

Pay Rate

$15.00 per hour + Commission on teaching lessons and event runs.

Physical Demands

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands, talks, hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Occasionally sits.
• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise

• Frequent works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Indoor court environment as well.
• Noise level is moderate.