Pickleball Instructor

Pickleball Instructor

Salary

$20.00 Hourly

Location

Lake Lynn Park 7921 Ray Road, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-00434

Department

PRCR - Recreation

Opening Date

05/26/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Join Our Team

Lake Lynn Community Center is seeking an energetic and knowledgeable Pickleball Instructor to lead engaging small-group clinics for players of varying skill levels. This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about pickleball, enjoys working with the community, and wants to help participants improve their skills in a fun and supportive environment. Be part of a welcoming recreation team dedicated to promoting active lifestyles and community engagement through sports and recreation programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

What You'll Do

• Plan and lead pickleball clinics for youth, adults, and/or beginners to intermediate players
• Create structured lesson plans focused on skill development, gameplay strategy, and sportsmanship
• Provide instruction on fundamentals such as serving, scoring, positioning, and technique
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment
• Assist with promoting and marketing pickleball programs and community participation
• Ensure participant safety and maintain organized class operations

Typical Qualifications

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Previous experience teaching or coaching pickleball preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to motivate and engage participants of different ages and skill levels
• Pickleball instructor certification or related coaching certification preferred
• Knowledge of pickleball rules, techniques, and gameplay strategies

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is dependable, enthusiastic, and passionate about growing the game of pickleball within the community. Candidates who are friendly, organized, and comfortable leading group instruction are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Positions in this class typically require Balancing, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Reaching, Standing, Walking, Seeing, Pushing and Pulling, Lifting, Fingering, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing and Repetitive Motions.

Physical Requirements: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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What, if any, certifications do you have that qualify you to teach pickleball programs?

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Please detail your relevant previous teaching experience.

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What days and times are you available to teach?

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov