Pickleball Professional

About the role

Riverton Pointe Golf & Country Club in Hardeeville, SC (30 minutes from Hilton Head Island) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic part-time Pickleball Professional. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Responsibilities

• 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 for members’ outside competitive play.
• Assist with organizing and running pickleball tournaments and social events.
• Prioritize managing Open Play sessions with 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.
• Provide club ratings for members, 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 weekly communication published to the membership.
• Assist with the upkeep of the online Court Reservation system; ensure courts are blocked as needed for socials, community groups, lessons, clinics, drills, and league play.
• Collaborate with the management team to promote pickleball offerings to generate improvement, engagement, and participation in lessons and clinics.
• Assist with 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 members and their guests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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. 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. Work environment: frequently outdoors in moderate noise level.

Qualifications

• 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.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the sport, and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Possess a working knowledge of computer skills like MS Office.

Skills

• Ability to read and speak English may be required to perform the duties of the job.
• Skill level equivalent to a minimum 4.0 DUPR rating.
• Basic computer and email skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude.