Pickleball Program Lead & Instructor
Listed on 2026-02-26
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
Recreation & Leisure, Health / Fitness / Gym / Pilates, Athletic Trainer / Fitness Instructor, Sports Industry
Are you a passionate and certified Pickleball Instructor with hands-on experience running competitive leagues? Do you enjoy not just teaching the game, but owning the full player experience from league structure and matchups to on-court delivery and community engagement?
We are seeking a Pickleball Program Lead & Instructor to lead, manage, and grow a structured, competitive pickleball program s is a prospective position.
Make a difference. Love your work.
If you thrive in a leadership role, enjoy competitive sports environments, and know how to run leagues that are organized, fair, and engaging, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities- Leadership in on-court delivery:
Lead high-quality pickleball lessons, clinics, and competitive gameplay sessions for individuals and groups of up to 16 participants. - Coaching:
Coach players across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. - Instruction:
Deliver skills instruction, drills, gameplay strategy, and match-based learning. - Safety and professionalism:
Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional on-court environment. - League design and management:
Design, organize, and run competitive pickleball leagues, including ladders, round-robins, and tiered divisions. - Formats and scheduling:
Create league formats, rulesets, schedules, and playoff structures. - Match coordination:
Coordinate matchups, standings, results tracking, and competitive fairness. - League operations:
Actively manage league flow week-to-week to ensure a strong participant experience. - Point of contact:
Serve as the primary point of contact for league participants.
- Communication:
Communicate clearly and consistently with members regarding match schedules, rules, standings, and expectations. - Platforms:
Coordinate league communications through platforms such as Whats App or similar tools. - Community standards:
Foster a competitive but welcoming pickleball community aligned with Unity’s standards.
- Setup and teardown:
Set up and tear down pickleball nets and related equipment for all sessions. - Transitions:
Support smooth operational transitions between gymnasium uses.
- Tournament planning:
Plan and execute paid pickleball tournaments and competitive events. - Tournament flow:
Oversee tournament flow, match progression, and participant experience. - Collaboration:
Work with the Unity team to deliver organized, high-quality competitive events.
- Minimum Level 1 Pickleball Pro certification from a reputable body (PPR, IPTPA, PCI, or equivalent).
- Demonstrated experience running competitive pickleball leagues.
- Proven ability to organize schedules, divisions, standings, and match play.
- Experience instructing and managing groups of up to 16 participants.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
- Comfortable coordinating competitive environments and managing player expectations.
- Professional, reliable, and member-focused approach.
- High energy, strong presence, and passion for competitive sport.
- Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to lift and move equipment required for net setup and teardown.
- Pay: $21.00/hour for regular programming, lessons, and league hours
- Pay: $40.00/hour for paid tournaments and special event hours
- Schedule: Flexible; evenings and weekends required
- Opportunity to lead and grow a competitive pickleball program
- Supportive, professional work environment
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
We do NOT use artificial intelligence in screening or selection of candidates.
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