Pickleball Instructor

Pickleball Instructor

Part-Time: Flexible based on program/client needs; commission based work

Dallas, TX

The Pickleball Instructor role is a position in Cooper Fitness Center’s Sport Professional department, an on-site sport specific service available to members and guests. This individual will provide quality and consistent pickleball programs for patrons of the Cooper Fitness Center and services may be offered to the public; which involves creating a safe, productive and educational training environment for children, teens, and adults. The position requires the individual to provide exemplary customer service to members, guests, vendors, and fellow teammates and be a total team player.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Uphold this mission of the Cooper Fitness Center as a key member of the CFC team.
• Provide exceptional customer service to the members and public and represent Cooper Fitness Center as an ambassador
• Offer year-round pickleball programs to add value to the members’ experience, expose the services to the public, and train athletes of all levels in the sport of pickleball
• Connect non-member participants with membership department appropriately
• Communicate with existing and new clients
• Check email and voicemail on a daily basis and update both when off campus for an extended period of time
• Offer seasonal camps, clinics, promotional programs as see fit by Tennis Pro and department manager
• Organize public relations and marketing with department manager, as needed
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for clients and members
• Ensure operations of tennis programs and services are maintained at the highest level
• Acquire clients and obtain clients from Head Pro referrals
• Work with Head Pro to meet budgetary goals
• Work in conjunction with other sport professionals and Cooper team members, as needed to help provide a complete exemplary experience for all Cooper patrons
• Be liaison between CFC and public and other tennis businesses/events
• When working with children, must maintain contact with the children at all times (never leave them unattended or unsupervised)
• Maintain professional relationship and uphold ethical standards with all clientele
• Assist with league play and team drills
• Reserve courts for programming while allowing the amenity to be available for use by membership base
• Maintain equipment, courts, and environment to uphold the integrity of program
• Handle, communicate, and document any behavioral issues or medical instances
• Complete payroll accurately and in a timely manner
• Develop programming schedules and operational needs
• Maintain stated ratios between children of certain ages and staff
• Ensure payments are acquired at time service is rendered
• Ensure all payments are paid for by each client at either the service desk or through the business office.
• Ensure that no direct payments are made to assistant tennis pro either through cash, online payment, or any other method.
• Promote physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth through programs, training, seminars, lectures, and clinics
• Work number of hours as determined by company to maintain full-time (30 or more hours) or part-time (29 or less hours) status
• Continue to invest in professional growth and development
• Attend departmental and company-wide meetings and events
• Be a team player and perform additional duties as requested

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Physical Requirements:

• Must be highly motivated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent organization skills
• Must physically be able to participate in all duties required.

Required Education, Certifications and Experience:

• CPR certification
• Pickleball instruction
• Must be able to demonstrate proper running techniques and perform drills or other exercise as needed.
• 18 years of age with reliable transportation.

Cooper Aerobics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of Cooper Aerobics to provide equal employment to all associates and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status or any other classification protected by applicable law. Job openings are listed as a courtesy and it is policy not to accept unsolicited applications or resumes.

Texas is an employment-at-will state. The employer may terminate the work relationship or change the terms and conditions of the job at any time and for any reason. The employee may also terminate the work relationship at any time. This job offer does not in any way constitute a contract. The employer also reserves the right to eliminate or alter benefits at any time. This employer participates in E-Verify.