Troon-The Clubs at St. James-Pickleball Professional

Job Details:
Pickleball Professional
Job Category: Tennis
Full-Time
$15 per hour plus commission on teaching lessons and event runs

Description:
We are looking for a passionate and skilled Pickleball Teaching Professional to join our team at The Clubs at Saint James, a private Golf Community. As the Pickleball Teaching Pro, you will lead all pickleball instructional programs, organize events, and provide exceptional coaching to players of all skill levels. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, helping players improve their game and fostering a vibrant pickleball community.

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  USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) certification as a Teaching Professional or equivalent qualification preferred.
  
  


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  Proven experience in teaching pickleball lessons and coaching players of varying skill levels.
  
  


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  Strong understanding of pickleball rules, strategies, and techniques, with a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering player development.
  
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
  
  


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  Organizational skills with the ability to plan and execute instructional programs, events, and tournaments.
  
  


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  Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate peak playing times and events.
  
  


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  CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
  
  


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  A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the sport, and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.
  
  


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  Possess a working knowledge of Computer skills like MS Office.
  
  

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  Ability to read and speak English may be required to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
  
  


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  Must be a 4.0 player or better.
  
  

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  Frequently stands, walks, uses hands; talks and hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances; stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
  
  


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  Occasionally sits.
  
  


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  Regularly lifts up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifts to 50 pounds.
  
  

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  Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
  
  


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  Noise level is moderate.