Job Description

Do you love the satisfying pop of a perfect pickleball shot? Do you bring enthusiasm, patience, and high-energy fun wherever you go? Then get ready to step onto the court as a Pickleball Instructor with the Plainfield Park District!

Our instructors lead dynamic, engaging lessons that help players of all ages discover the joy of the fastest-growing sport in the country. You’ll craft and teach a progressive curriculum, encourage players as they build new skills, and create a supportive, upbeat environment where everyone—beginners and seasoned players alike—can learn, grow, and have a blast.

If you’re ready to turn the court into a place of confidence, connection, and plenty of laughter, this is the role for you!

Tuesday mornings 7-9am, Thursday evenings 5:30-7:30pm

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Pickleball Lessons Instructors are responsible for leading pickleballs lessons and ensuring that they are positive, encouraging, and fun for all involved. Instructors are responsible for developing, implementing and teaching pickleball curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and implements progressive curriculum for pickleball lessons, incorporating lessons in safety throughout each session.
• Evaluates participant skill and interest level throughout each session. Updates curriculum for lessons based on these evaluations.
• Actively lead lessons, balancing time between individual participants of different skill levels.
• Effectively breaks-down and demonstrates skills, constantly setting a good example for athletes.
• Greets athletes they arrive and ensure all students are properly signed in and out.
• Follows all Park District and program rules; communicates and enforces rules and policies to students and the public.
• Follows the schedule and rosters for lessons; variances must be weather related and approved by supervisor.
• Completes attendance reports and accident/incident reports, reporting incidents to supervisor.
• Directly supervises participants to ensure that they are on task, safe and enjoying their experience.
• Provides excellent customer service and maintains a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants immediately. Contacts and asks for assistance from manager or other Park District staff when necessary.
• Keeps program supplies, equipment and facility space clean, organized and safe. Returns all equipment to its proper place as specified by Park District. Reports maintenance needs to manager; follows-up on status with supervisor and/or maintenance supervisor. Identifies and observes equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments.
• Inventories and monitors first aid kit supplies; requisition supplies as needed.
• Attends staff meetings as scheduled.
• Wears a Plainfield Park District shirt and identification during all work hours.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Must have at least 2 years of pickleball experience and the ability to demonstrate and teach basic pickleball skills (ability to teach higher level skills preferred).
• Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and keep certification current. The District provides this training if needed.
• Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.).
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all participants, facilities, and equipment.