Job title: Pickleball Instructor, Speer YMCA

Under the direction of the Association Director of Sports, the Pickleball Instructor is responsible for the development, instruction, and motivation of all program participants in classes.

Essential Functions

• Organizes, plans, and executes all activities for enrolled participants
• Prepares for special program presentations
• Monitors the area at all times to ensure safety, and immediately makes changes as necessary
• Provides a positive environment for all participants, and actively encourages participation to ensure growth and development
• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants; actively listens to all participants and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others
• Instructs and guides participants through the rules of the program and ensures adherence.
• Exercises effective problem solving techniques, tackles issues directly and makes timely decisions based upon logical conclusions of factual information
• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Association Director of Sports, and fills out all applicable and necessary reports
• Records daily attendance and maintains accurate and complete records
• Ensures the program area is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is proactive creating an environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers
• Develops and maintains age-appropriate activities
• Ensures all necessary supplies are on hand and well maintained at all times
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by department

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• High School Diploma/GED or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience with specialty program offering.
• Prior experience in playing and teaching the sport.
• Must possess skills necessary to inform, educate and motivate participants in all areas of pickleball.
• Certifications: CPR/AED and First Aid required in the first 90 days of employment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic
• segments of the community.