Pickleball Professional

New Mexico Sports & Wellness Highpoint
Albuquerque, NM
A Wellbridge Company

Full-time/Part-time
We're looking for a Pickleball Professional!

Who we are:
New Mexico Sports & Wellness is Albuquerque's leading upscale athletic, aquatics, tennis, and family fitness club, with 5 convenient locations. Our clubs support the lifestyles of busy professionals, families, health enthusiasts and those who simply strive to be more active by providing a wide spectrum of unique fitness and wellness services.

What our Pickleball Professionals are all about:
Our Pickleball Professional is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and coaching to players of all skill levels and all ages. This role involves designing and implementing engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment, and promoting the growth of pickleball within the community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the sport, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to helping players improve their game.

What you’re all about:

• Teach pickleball lessons to individuals and groups, both junior and adult, focusing on skill development, strategy, and game etiquette.
• Tailor instruction to the needs of players ranging from beginners to advanced levels. Assess players’ skills and progress regularly.
• Provide constructive feedback and personalized coaching to help players reach their goals.
• Promote pickleball programs and events through various channels, including social media, local events, and community outreach. Encourage participation and growth of the sport.
• Ensure that the pickleball courts and equipment are well-maintained and in good condition. Report any issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Provide excellent customer service to players, answering questions, addressing concerns, and ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
• Work with other staff members and professionals to coordinate schedules, events, and programming. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Ensure excellent curriculum and lesson plans for all groups.
• Excellent management skills, adaptable, personable, service-oriented, motivated, dependable, resourceful.
• Looking for the right fit to our team that does not have to have their hand held, takes pride in themselves and the club.
• Pickleball teaching certification from a recognized organization (e.g., IPTPA, USAPA, PPR) is mandatory.
• 3-5 years of experience teaching or coaching pickleball or tennis at various skill levels is highly desirable.
• In-depth knowledge of pickleball rules, techniques, and strategies. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in pickleball instruction.

Why we're a great company to join:

• You’ll enjoy a complementary club membership.
• We provide state-of-the-art exercise equipment and resources.
• We provide the opportunity to strategize, learn, lead and grow.
• We provide medical, dental and vision insurance.
• We offer company matching 401k.
• We offer several voluntary insurance options.
• We offer paid time off and holidays.
• And much, much more!

*All benefits vary based on employee job status and including hours worked.

Wellbridge owns and operates a variety of premiere athletic and tennis clubs across the country. Established more than 30 years ago with one location in CO, we have grown to 10 locations spanning 3 states (CO, NM & MD). We proudly employ more than 1,000 team members and serve a growing membership community of more than 20,000 members.

We offer dynamic opportunities for our employees to develop their careers in a collaborative and empowering environment. Our culture encourages managers to be coaches, celebrates results through teamwork, and promotes innovative behaviors that contribute to a strong and dynamic environment. This allows us to live our mission of delivering the best for and through our employees, our members, and our community.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Work Location: In person