Pickelball Instructor – Part-time, flexible

Love pickleball? Turn your passion into impact!

We’re hiring Pickleball Instructors to lead dynamic, skill-based classes in a welcoming, community-driven environment. Perfect for someone who enjoys teaching, connecting with others, and helping players improve their game in a community center setting and serves both children and adults. Seeking instructors that can teach weekday mornings, evenings, and/or weekends.

General Function

Pickleball Instructors lead engaging, skill-based classes and workshops while ensuring a safe, organized, and positive environment for all participants. This role includes teaching semester-based programs, private lessons, open play sessions, and clinics as needed, with a focus on helping both youth and adult players develop strong pickleball fundamentals. We are primarily seeking individuals available to teach weekday mornings and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and deliver skill-appropriate pickleball lesson plans for groups (youth and/or adults).
• Set up and break down courts and equipment safely; report any issues as needed.
• Maintain a strong on-court presence, ensuring participants are engaged, learning, and following program guidelines.
• Demonstrate proper techniques including serving, rallying, positioning, and game strategy.
• Take attendance and communicate any participant concerns or absences.
• Keep courts and equipment clean, organized, and ready for play.
• Provide feedback on player development and progress during sessions or program showcases.
• Promptly report any injuries or incidents.
• Assist with clinics, leagues, and special pickleball events as needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience playing and/or teaching pickleball (or strong racquet sport background).
• Experience working with youth and/or adult groups.
• Ability to lead classes in a fun, structured, and inclusive environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach fundamentals while helping players progress to more advanced skills.
• CPR/AED certification (or willingness to obtain within 6 months).
• Coaching or pickleball certifications are a plus but not required.
• Passion for growing the game and building community through sport.

Instructor will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, move, and instruct for extended periods.
• Comfortable demonstrating skills and actively participating in drills.
• Ability to set up and move light equipment (nets, balls, paddles).

Impact & Outcomes

• Create a fun, welcoming, and engaging pickleball experience for all participants.
• Help players build confidence, improve skills, and enjoy the game.
• Support a community-driven program that promotes active lifestyles and social connection.
• Represent and uphold the YMCA’s core values: Honesty, Responsibility, Respect, and Caring.

Wage range commensurate on experience