Lead Pickleball Instructor, Part-Time (44792)

Description:

We are seeking Lead Pickleball Instructors who will be responsible for conducting pickleball lessons for group and private lessons. May teach alone or with other staff members depending upon enrollment. The need to communicate with students and parents occur on a regular basis. Must teach consistently in all areas of the pickleball program such as content and style of instruction and desired stroke fundamentals. Will recognize flaws and lead students through a process of correction and improvement. This position will supervise other instructors and ensure execution of the class-teaching plan. Selected individuals will be required to abide by the District's training principles with regard to our class-teaching plan while emphasizing exercise and fun.

Qualifications:

Requires an intermediate level of understanding of the rules of pickleball and of the desired strokes. Must possess pickleball playing skills to perform well beyond those of the students assigned. Ability to interact with other Instructors, support staff, supervises students and their family members is essential. Selected individual must have a high comfort level teaching children and adults. An intermediate level of written and verbal communication skills in the English language is required. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked for our District.

Education:

High school diploma (or equivalent).

Availability:

We are seeking applicants to work weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings or a combination of all three for a program that begins in April 2026. Approximate shifts are:

• 12:30 P.M. through 3:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday • 4:00 P.M. through 9:30 P.M. Monday through Thursday

Benefits:

Our employees enjoy a multitude of facility benefits valued up to $6,000 such as:

• Memberships at our: Fitness Center, Ice Arena and Activity Center (for Active Adults 55+) • Indoor and Outdoor Pool Use • Driving Range - Buckets of Balls • Private Room Rental for Your Special Occasions • Classes such as: Fitness, Tae Kwon Do, dog obedience • Discounted Preschool and Summer Camps for dependents

Select the following link to view all of the amazing benefits we offer: Part-Time Employee Benefit Highlights

Job Description:

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The Park Ridge Park District is an equal opportunity employer.