Pickleball Program Lead & Instructor

Pickleball Program Lead & Instructor

Job description

Are you a passionate and certified Pickleball Instructor with hands-on experience running competitive leagues? Do you enjoy not just teaching the game, but owning the full player experience from league structure and matchups to on-court delivery and community engagement?

We are seeking a Pickleball Program Lead & Instructor to lead, manage, and grow a structured, competitive pickleball program at Unity. This is a prospective position.

Make a difference. Love your work.

If you thrive in a leadership role, enjoy competitive sports environments, and know how to run leagues that are organized, fair, and engaging, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Instruction & On-Court Delivery

• Lead high-quality pickleball lessons, clinics, and competitive gameplay sessions for individuals and groups of up to 16 participants.
• Coach players across beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
• Deliver skills instruction, drills, gameplay strategy, and match-based learning.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and professional on-court environment.

Competitive League Leadership

• Design, organize, and run competitive pickleball leagues, including ladders, round-robins, and tiered divisions.
• Create league formats, rulesets, schedules, and playoff structures.
• Coordinate matchups, standings, results tracking, and competitive fairness.
• Actively manage league flow week-to-week to ensure a strong participant experience.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for league participants.

Member Communication & Engagement

• Communicate clearly and consistently with members regarding match schedules, rules, standings, and expectations.
• Coordinate league communications through platforms such as WhatsApp or similar tools.
• Foster a competitive but welcoming pickleball community aligned with Unity’s standards.

Operations & Setup

• Set up and tear down pickleball nets and related equipment for all sessions.
• Ensure courts are properly prepared and reset before and after programming.
• Support smooth operational transitions between gymnasium uses.

Events & Tournaments

• Plan and execute paid pickleball tournaments and competitive events.
• Oversee tournament flow, match progression, and participant experience.
• Work with the Unity team to deliver organized, high-quality competitive events.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 1 Pickleball Pro certification from a reputable certification body (PPR, IPTPA, PCI, or equivalent).
• Demonstrated previous experience running competitive pickleball leagues.
• Proven ability to organize schedules, divisions, standings, and match play.
• Experience instructing and managing groups of up to 16 participants.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Comfortable coordinating competitive environments and managing player expectations.
• Professional, reliable, and member-focused approach.
• High energy, strong presence, and passion for competitive sport.
• Current CPR and Standard First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to lift and move equipment required for net setup and teardown.

Compensation & Schedule

Pay:

• $21.00/hour for regular programming, lessons, and league hours
• $40.00/hour for paid tournaments and special event hours
• Schedule: Flexible; evenings and weekends required
• Work Location: In person

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• On-site gym access
• Opportunity to lead and grow a competitive pickleball program
• Supportive, professional work environment

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

We do NOT use artificial intelligence in screening or selection of candidates.