Job Opening: Pickleball Instructor
Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District is currently accepting applications for Pickleball Instructor. We will be accepting applications until position is filled.
Salary Range: | Minimum wage to $25.00 per hour DOE |
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Position: | Pickleball Instructor |
Category: | Seasonal |
Reports To: | Recreation Manager/ Recreation Specialist |
FLSA Status: | Non-Exempt |
Under the direction of the Recreation Manager, the Pickleball instructor teaches and provides classes for students learning pickeball.
The following duties are an overview of the primary duties and responsibilities of the position and do not constitute an all-inclusive list.
1. Teach Pickleball Skills: Instruct beginners and intermediate players in essential pickleball techniques, ensuring understanding and proficiency in game rules and strategies.
2. Game Supervision: Manage the flow of pickleball drills and activities, ensuring participants are engaged and adhering to safety guidelines.
3. Safety Oversight: Prioritize participant safety during Cardio Live Drills sessions, monitoring for proper technique and intervening as needed to prevent injuries.
4. Rule Explanation: Provide clear explanations of pickleball rules and strategies to participants at all skill levels, fostering a deeper understanding of gameplay.
5. Conflict Resolution: Foster a supportive environment during drills and games, facilitating positive interactions and resolving any conflicts that may arise among participants.
6. Effective Communication: Maintain open communication with students, ensuring they understand instructions and providing constructive feedback to improve skills.
7. Session Preparation: Prepare and set up pickleball equipment and drill stations ahead of Cardio Live Drills sessions, ensuring a smooth and organized experience for participants.
8. Progress Tracking: Keep track of participant progress and attendance in classes and drills, maintaining accurate records to assess development and adjust teaching strategies.
9. Professional Conduct: Exemplify professionalism by demonstrating respect for all participants, promoting sportsmanship, and upholding the values of the organization.
- Be a certified Pickleball Instructor.
- Develop suitable training programs for students based on their age, objectives, and individual skill sets.
- Deep understanding of pickleball rules, strategies, and techniques
- Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to develop lesson plans that cater to different skill levels and learning styles.
- Patience and a positive attitude when dealing with young athletes, coaches, and parents.
- Availability to work evenings and/or weekends
- Possess a positive attitude and be a self-starter.
- American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certified or willingness to obtain in three (3) months.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language at a level adequate to perform the job.
- Possess and maintain a valid Driver's License with good driving record.
- Ability to lift 55 pounds.
- Perform work activities that include lifting, carrying, and moving objects; walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, and climbing; reading and communicating with others in writing and orally.
- Work environments include:
- Outdoor environmental conditions
- Available to work nights, weekends, holidays, and multiple shifts when needed.
- Possess personal qualifications including emotional maturity, willingness to cooperate with various organizations, respect for children and adults from various cultures and backgrounds, flexibility, patience, good personal hygiene, and physical and mental health that do not interfere with responsibilities.
- Use of protective equipment per OSHA/CalOSHA regulations is required.
- Possible exposure to communicable diseases.
Minimum Wage to $25.00 DOE.
Employment offer contingent fingerprint livescan results.
Interested candidates should submit application below under "Employment Application".