Pickleball Instructor

Pickleball Instructor

The Pickleball Instructor at THPRD provides fun, engaging, and educational pickleball programming for community members of all ages. This position focuses on teaching fundamental skills, promoting active lifestyles, fostering inclusive community participation, and ensuring the safe use of public recreation facilities. The Pickleball Instructor may lead group classes, youth and adult lessons, drop-in play sessions, and special events.

Instructor 3 staff are responsible for planning and leading general and/or specialized recreational activities for program participants. Staff create a program atmosphere that promotes inclusion, participation, and positive experiences for all participants.

The pay rate for this position is $26.51 per hour. The full hourly range for this classification is $26.51 - $29.89 per hour. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Instructor 4 staff provide instruction in a specialized program area and demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities related to pickleball instruction. This classification typically requires at least two years of experience in the specialty area and certifications relevant to the program area.

The pay range for this position is $30.68 - $34.60 per hour. The full hourly range for this classification is $30.68 - $34.60 per hour. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

This position requires a flexible schedule based on programming and event needs, with work hours that may include days, evenings, weekends, and seasonal demand related to athletic events and recreation programs. Part-time employees work an average of fewer than 1,560 hours annually and less than 29 hours per week. Specific schedules may be discussed during the next step of the recruitment and selection process.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach pickleball fundamentals, including serving, strokes, volleys, footwork, and basic strategy
• Create lesson plans that support progressive skill development for beginner through intermediate players
• Provide constructive and encouraging feedback to participants of varied backgrounds and abilities
• Promote a welcoming, inclusive environment that aligns with THPRD values
• Ensure adherence to safety practices and departmental policies
• Set up and break down equipment before and after each program session
• Lead warmups, drills, skill building activities, and supervised gameplay
• Support programming by teaching age-appropriate skills and encouraging positive sportsmanship
• Communicate effectively with participants, families, and staff
• Assist with department events such as tournaments, community days, or family recreation programs
• Report attendance, incidents, equipment needs, or facility concerns to supervisory staff

Qualifications and Requirements

• Strong understanding of pickleball rules, scoring, and basic strategies
• Prior experience coaching, teaching, or assisting in a recreation or sports environment
• Strong communication skills with a positive, patient, and community-centered approach
• Ability to work effectively with youth, adults, and seniors
• Commitment to safety and ability to monitor group activity responsibly
• Physical ability to demonstrate skills and participate in on-court activity
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain upon hire

Preferred Qualifications & Certifications

• Experience working with park and recreation programs
• DUPR Coach Credentialing Program
• Current pickleball coaching certification from one or more of the following organizations:
• PPR (Professional Pickleball Registry)
• PCI (Pickleball Coaching International)
• RSPA (Racket Sports Professional Association)
• IPTPA (International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association)

Work Environment

• Indoor and/or outdoor pickleball courts operated by THPRD
• May require evening or weekend shifts based on program schedules
• Active environment involving movement, demonstrations, and group interaction

Application Review

The hiring team reviews applications as they are received, considering suitability for the role. Strong candidates will be contacted directly by hiring officials to discuss next steps. This posting will remain open until the position has been filled.

Please fully answer the application's supplemental questions to ensure our hiring managers can appropriately evaluate your qualifications. To reduce barriers to entry, THPRD evaluates an applicant's work history and responses to supplemental questions rather than requiring cover letters and resumes. Appointments on the salary range are made based upon a pay equity analysis of bona fide factors per Oregon's Equal Pay Act.

Accommodations

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people experiencing disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at View email address on click.appcast.io.