Pickleball Coach & Ambassador

Job Description

Job Description

Join our team and share the joy of pickleball!

HFAC's Pickleball Coach is responsible for leading Club Members in structured group pickleball activities — including leagues, clinics, skill sessions, and mixers — within HFAC’s shared gymnasium environment. The coach must deliver an exceptional member experience for the players, instructional quality, community building, and safety.

Start immediately! The current program/schedule is:

• Beginner League Tuesdays 6-7:30 pm

• Intermediate League Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm

• Skill clinics (e.g., Pickleball 101) once a month, on Friday

$23 - $28 hourly

• Lead group pickleball lessons, leagues, clinics, skill sessions, and coach-led play.

• Demonstrate, monitor, and instruct participants using proper pickleball techniques, tactics, strategies, and rules.

• Emphasize safety, injury prevention, waivers and releases, enjoyment of play, and skill development appropriate to participant level.

• Start and end sessions on time and manage court usage effectively within a shared gymnasium.

• Deliver exceptional, member-centric customer service that encourages repeat participation and referrals.

• Welcome and orient new players to HFAC pickleball programs and expectations.

• Collaborate with Membership Representatives and Fitness to integrate pickleball players into the overall HFAC membership.

• Represent pickleball as an integral part of the HFAC brand and member experience.

• Attend required meetings, trainings, and special events.

• Enforce HFAC policies related to conduct, shared-space use, guests, youth, and safety.

• Ensure pickleball equipment and gymnasium areas are clean, organized, and in good working condition before and after sessions.

• Accurately complete required administrative tasks, including attendance tracking, incident reports, and internal documentation.

• Use HFAC timekeeping and internal communication systems consistently.

This Role Is NOT a Competitive Pickleball Program Director

• This position does not exist to build or expand competitive, tournament-focused, or ranking-driven pickleball leagues.

• HFAC pickleball programming is recreational, instructional, and member-engagement focused, not competition-driven.

• Success is measured by member satisfaction, safety, retention, and positive, contained shared use of space — not by level of play, rankings, or competitive outcomes.

Must be a positive, welcoming champion for HFAC and Pickleball, as well as:

• Thorough knowledge of pickleball rules, scoring, strategy, and court etiquette.
• 1–2 years of pickleball playing and/or instructional experience.
• Demonstrated ability to teach effectively to varying skill levels and age groups.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Friendly, professional, and member-focused demeanor.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• CPR and AED Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire).

Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club (HFAC) is a locally owned, independent wellness community where people come to move, connect, and feel their best. More than just a gym, HFAC is a place where members and staff alike take pride in being part of something personal, supportive, and genuinely welcoming.

We’re known for our commitment to quality—from expert coaching and thoughtful programming to the relationships we build every day on the fitness floor. Whether someone is just starting their wellness journey or has been with us for years, they find consistency, encouragement, and a sense of belonging here.

At HFAC, our team plays a vital role in shaping that experience. We value people who care about what they do, who bring energy and authenticity to their work, and who want to be part of a club that prioritizes both results and relationships.