PICKLEBALL COACH

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  The YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Pickleball Coach to join our team and support programs in the Greater Wilmington area. The Pickleball Coach is responsible for providing high-quality instruction, skill development, and a positive, engaging experience for all participants. This role includes teaching, coaching, and assisting with clinics and other Pickleball-related activities, while promoting the mission, values, and goals of the YMCA of Southeastern NC. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Individual must be energetic, friendly, possess a can-do attitude, and a willingness to help members learn and play the game of Pickleball
• Leads the organization and coordination of Pickleball activities and events, as well as any additional support required to deliver Pickleball Activities
• Provides group and individual Pickleball lessons
• Promote and coordinate in-house leagues and Pickleball socials
• Assists with special pickleball events and tournaments
• Responsible for scheduled hours for Coordination (non-court) assignments, to include: organizing and implementing Ladders/Leagues, helping with tournaments, socials, events, court monitoring
• Evaluates the success of each activity, event, or outing and identifies opportunities for improvement in the future
• 1+ years of experience in Pickleball. 

YMCA PART-TIME BENEFITS OVERVIEW:  At the YMCA, we invest in our people so they can better serve our communities. Our part-time employees enjoy a supportive, inclusive work environment with valuable benefits that reflect our mission and core values. 

• Complimentary YMCA Membership 
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Development
• Retirement Benefits
• Employee Resource Groups 

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: 

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and

remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Provide excellent verbal communication and customer service to members
• Must possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to relate well to children, to communicate effectively, build rapport, and maintain positive relations with members staff, and Y leadership
• Enthusiasm, high energy and exceptional human relations and motivational skills
• Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished orally, in writing, or in diagram form
• Ability to be an articulate spokesperson for the Association and the YMCA movement as a whole
• Commitment to the purpose of the YMCA of Southeastern NC

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand, move, and demonstrate pickleball skills for extended periods of time.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, and set up equipment (up to 25 lbs).
• Must be able to bend, reach, and move quickly in order to actively engage with participants during instruction and gameplay.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources. 

YMCA SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.

Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.

Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.

Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.

Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.

Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable. 

Job Title: Pickleball Coach

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part Time 

Pay Rate: $20 / HOUR

Availability: 2-5 hours per week

Equal Opportunity Employer: The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.