Pickleball Instructor

*GENERAL FUNCTION:* This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Head Swim Team Coach/Aquatics Coordinator at Hagerstown YMCA intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined while also managing high-quality, member-focused aquatics programs.
*LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:* * _Mission Advancement:_ Models and teaches YMCA values.
Cultivates relationships to support fundraising.
* _Collaboration:_ Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives.
Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict.
Effectively tailors communication to the appropriate audience.
Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
* _Operational Effectiveness:_ Provides others with frameworks for making decisions.
Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team.
Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
* _Personal Growth:_ Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance.
Shares new insights.
Facilitates change, models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change.
*GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS*: * Must be at least 21 years of age.
* Two years previous experience in coaching- preferred.
* Extensive knowledge of Pickleball.
* Certified by the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR)- preferred but not required.
* Effective team player with high energy and strong customer service skills.
* The candidate should have effective communication skills, both oral and written.
* The candidate must have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
* Accurate, efficient, detail oriented.
* The candidate must have the ability to balance workload under short deadlines and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Self starter and able to work independently to complete tasks and responsibilities.
* Must possess strong leadership skills.
* Must have strong, demonstrated skills in budgeting, personnel management and problem solving.
* Lifeguard, CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
* The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
* Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
* The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
* Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
*RESPONSIBILITIES*: * Evaluate the effectiveness of our Pickleball program.
Introduce new programs, constantly monitor and make changes to current clinics and services.
* Smoothly relay program information to all department staff, other employees and members through our seasonal program guides, advertising and community outreach.
* New programs are expected to be created and developed.
Schedule, coordinate and promote Pickleball tournaments.
The Pickleball Instructor is responsible for the development and implementation of various Pickleball Programs for both junior players and adults.
* Programs are to be designed and implemented that are age and ability specific and that target a wide range of playing abilities.
The overriding goal is to provide an adequate number of programs to both satisfy members and players needs while maximizing the use of all available tennis courts.
* Provide exceptional Pickleball instruction for all groups and levels of players.
* Must meet deadlines when directed by upper management.
Supervise, hire, train, motivate and evaluate all participants.
* Maintain appropriate ranking of players as necessary.
* Responsible for launching and marketing of all new and existing Pickleball programs.
* Educate new and existing members on the Pickleball program.
*EFFECT ON END RESULT:* * The YMCA will be recognized by the community as a leader in aquatic programming.
* The YMCA will effectively connect and build relationships with its members and the community, resulting in increased enrollment and retention in programs and membership.
* Consistent, superior satisfaction resulting in continued growth in programs.
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal Pay: $16.
00 - $16.
75 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount Grade levels: * High school Schedule: * Every weekend * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person