Pickleball Instructor

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Job Summary

To plan, organize, and deliver value-driven skill development programs to participants in accordance with YMCA goals and objectives. The Pickleball Professional Instructor will focus on developing and enhancing our pickleball teaching and coaching program to improve participants' pickleball skills and abilities. The position includes developing a schedule for instruction, instructing lessons, classes, and clinics. Provide leadership to the pickleball program and ensure a safe environment with courts, facilities, and equipment maintained for the highest delivery of the program.

Willingness to work with youth and adult beginner/intermediate players.

What you'll get from working at the Y

* Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle

* Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

* Retirement with generous employer contributions

* Free access to mental health resources

* Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)

* Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs

25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

* Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Hiring Range: $21.30 - $23.00/hour DOE

Responsibilities

* Plans, organizes and leads specific activities, routines and/or games for all participants.

* Leads with enthusiasm and positive motivation.

* Organizes and maintains program records including, but not limited to attendance records, rosters, etc. Manages all equipment.

* Maintains a clean and risk-free environment.

* Communicate effectively and timely with program participants. Promotes other YMCA programs by handing out brochures, answering questions, or referral to appropriate person.

* Ensures compliance with all YGS policies and standard operating procedures.

* Performs other related duties as assigned.

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization's abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

* 18 years of age with High school education or equivalent preferred.

* Pickleball Coach certification or equivalent.

* Previous experience in specialized skill preferred.

* Demonstrate advance knowledge of specialized skill.

* Excellent communication skills to engage, motivate, and effectively teach students of all levels.

* Ability to effectively use technology for programmatic needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Current state approved first aid certification.
* * Current state approved CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
* * Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

* Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

* Within 30 days of employment or first available training.

Physical Requirements:

* Role may require standing, walking, squatting, sitting, typing, bending, reaching, twisting, repetitive hand movements, and driving.

* Hearing must be adequate to perform job duties in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings.

* Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently in person, over the telephone, and in virtual meetings.

* Visual acuity must be adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of information from printed sources and computer screens.

* Must be able to remain stationary in a sitting or standing position up to 95% of the time.

* Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move anywhere from 5 lbs.

- 50 lbs.

* Requires lifting above the shoulders occasionally

* Must have the physical ability and dexterity to perform the requisite health care service

* Requires exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medical preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment

Regular

Working Conditions:

* This position will spend 10-25% of time in an indoor office environment

* Requires driving and other travel up to 25% of the time. This will depend on branch needs and requirements.

* May occasionally work in outdoor weather conditions

* This position will have frequent supervision.

* The regular weekly schedule for this position may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends based on business need and branch operational hours.

* Position may occasionally require some evenings or weekends to meet job requirements

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