Advanced Performance Pickleball Instructor/Coach at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLocation:Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is the premier Pickleball club in the downtown Chicago area. Located at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness - 211 N. Stetson Avenue, steps away from the Lakeshore East community and the Maggie Daley Park courts. There are 3 courts on our NBA-size basketball court with large, safe spaces around the courts for viewing areas and a regulation-size practice/lesson court a few floors down.  The club is 7 stories with over 85,000 square feet of facilities The Pickleball program has over 210 players at all levels of play. Overview:Lakeshore-Illinois Center is seeking an advanced level instructor/coach to train our better skilled Pickleball members. Also, able to teach non-members. Must have a DUPR or USA Pickleball rating of at least 4.0. Experience playing in local and regional tournaments a plus.  Proficient at group and individual instruction. This is a hourly wage and commission-based position. Job Description: Responsibilities:Teach private and group lessons to 3.50 to 4.00 plus level players. Assist with Organized Open Play throughout the week. Making sure everyone is getting fair playing time. Play in when needed.Coach group sessions like Skills and Drills and Cardio Pickleball.Help organize and officiate tournaments and mixers throughout the year.Help develop and coach a Lakeshore club travel team. Requirements:Be able to work daytime, evenings, and weekendsBe willing to work up to 15 hours a weekMust be 4.00 plus level player. DUPR preferred.  Comfortable working with all different age groups and be able to build positive relationships with the membersFriendly, outgoing, energetic, positive attitudeHave exceptional organizational skills, time management, and communicationAble to instruct Pickleball players in the basics of the game, strategy, shot selection and court awareness.Have a strong knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport..Must be US citizen and live in the Chicago area. Preferred but not required: Obtain one of the following certifications within 6 months of being hired: PPR, IPTPA, USPTA Powered by JazzHRrrYJ6di00r