Pickleball Professional
Albuquerque, NM
Wellbridge
Albuquerque, NM 80111
United States
Job Description
Description
New Mexico Sports & Wellness Highpoint
Albuquerque, NM
A Wellbridge Company
Full-time/Part-time
We're looking for a Pickleball Professional!
Who we are:
New Mexico Sports & Wellness is Albuquerque's leading upscale athletic, aquatics, tennis, and family fitness club, with 5 convenient locations. Our clubs support the lifestyles of busy professionals, families, health enthusiasts and those who simply strive to be more active by providing a wide spectrum of unique fitness and wellness services.
What our Pickleball Professionals are all about:
Our Pickleball Professional is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and coaching to players of all skill levels and all ages. This role involves designing and implementing engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, and promoting the growth of pickleball within the community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the sport, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to helping players improve their game.
What you're all about:
- Teach pickleball lessons to individuals and groups, both junior and adult, focusing on skill development, strategy, and game etiquette.
- Tailor instruction to the needs of players ranging from beginners to advanced levels. Assess players' skills and progress regularly.
- Provide constructive feedback and personalized coaching to help players reach their goals.
- Promote pickleball programs and events through various channels, including social media, local events, and community outreach. Encourage participation and growth of the sport.
- Ensure that the pickleball courts and equipment are well-maintained and in good condition. Report any issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
- Provide excellent customer service to players, answering questions, addressing concerns, and ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
- Work with other staff members and professionals to coordinate schedules, events, and programming. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Ensure excellent curriculum and lesson plans for all groups.
- Excellent management skills, adaptable, personable, service-oriented, motivated, dependable, resourceful.
- Looking for the right fit to our team that does not have to have their hand held, takes pride in themselves and the club.
- Pickleball teaching certification from a recognized organization (e.g., IPTPA, USAPA, PPR) is mandatory.
- 3-5+ years of experience teaching or coaching pickleball or tennis at various skill levels is highly desirable.
- In-depth knowledge of pickleball rules, techniques, and strategies. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in pickleball instruction.
Why we're a great company to join:
- You'll enjoy a complementary club membership.
- We provide state-of-the-art exercise equipment and resources.
- We provide the opportunity to strategize, learn, lead and grow.
- We provide medical, dental and vision insurance.
- We offer company matching 401k.
- We offer several voluntary insurance options.
- We offer paid time off and holidays.
- And much, much more!
*All benefits vary based on employee job status and including hours worked.
Wellbridge owns and operates a variety of premiere athletic and tennis clubs across the country. Established more than 30 years ago with one location in CO, we have grown to 10 locations spanning 3 states (CO, NM & MD). We proudly employ more than 1,000 team members and serve a growing membership community of more than 20,000+ members.
We offer dynamic opportunities for our employees to develop their careers in a collaborative and empowering environment. Our culture encourages managers to be coaches, celebrates results through teamwork, and promotes innovative behaviors that contribute to a strong and dynamic environment. This allows us to live our mission of delivering the best for and through our employees, our members, and our community.