Pickleball Coach

Principal Responsibilities:

Pay: 50% Commission plus Minimum wage for Meetings and Admin hours

Summary

Under the direct supervision of Fitness Coordinator as a member of the Health, Sports, Fitness and Aquatics Team, the Pickleball Pro at the Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (APJCC), part of Jewish Silicon Valley (JSV), is responsible for successfully implementing member engagement and pickleball programming initiatives that align with the core values of the organization. This position serves as a vital role in engaging and retaining members and facilitating a safe and welcoming environment that inspires members to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Areas of Responsibility

Member Engagement

? Strong commitment to creating a warm and welcoming environment to all members and guests

? Ability to foster strong relationships amongst both members and staff in a professional manner

? Act as a catalyst for members to be engaged at the APJCC in areas outside of fitness

? Experience working with a diverse range of people at various levels of fitness and ability

Program Management

? Understanding of the fundamental skills pickleball with ability to implement an appropriate pickleball program for beginner to advanced participants

? Knowledge of current industry standards and trends in pickleball programming

? Strong personal skills in organization and program management

? Administrative skills that include email and high written and oral communication abilities

Leadership

? Ability to work independently

? Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with other team members

? Be a champion for member engagement through relationship building with both staff and members

Operational Effectiveness

? Ability to understand members' pickleball needs based on evaluation process and implement strategies for goal setting

? Knowledge of USAP and recreational pickleball standards and best practices

? Assist the Sports and Fitness Director in the daily operations of the pickleball facility, maintaining the courts in first class condition

? Functional understanding of ancillary sales and pickleball class/lesson pricing

? Base knowledge to create goal setting plan for members to be successful

? Enforce APJCC policies including requirement for pickleball court reservations

Risk Management

? Ability to respond appropriately in an emergency situation

? Ability to recognize and demonstrate safe use of pickleball equipment

? Enforce compliance with all safety regulations among staff and patrons, working to eliminate potential hazards

? Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications and competencies:

Education/Special Licenses

? CPR/AED certified

Experience

? Minimum of 2 years of experience in this or a related field

Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to:

? Work in a Fitness Center/Community Center and typical business office environment

? Ability to lift and carry 45 lbs.

? Ability to stand, sit, lift, bend, twist

? Work in the vicinity of children and older adults

? Ability to stand, walk, properly demonstrate use of pickleball equipment

? Available to work non-traditional business hours - may require evenings and weekend work.

This position is contingent upon the completion and cleared background check of a fingerprint and life scan assessment.

Disclaimer: This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and, when possible, to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this position description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between JSV and its employees.

Salary:

Under $25,000


Agency Information:

Amenities include fitness center, heated pool, children's pool, lighted tennis courts, full gymnasium, event auditorium and meeting rooms, athletic field, physical therapy clinic, free parking, acclaimed preschool for ages 18 months-5 years, day camp, recreation program for children with special needs, birthday parties, Center for Jewish Life & Learning, holiday celebrations, Judaica and Hebrew classes, enrichment classes on a variety of topics for all ages, sports programs for children and adults. Event rentals available.