Pickleball Professional

Riverton Pointe Golf & Country Club located in Hardeeville, SC and just 30 minutes from Hilton Head Island, is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic part-time Pickleball Professional. We are seeking a motivated individual who is interested in contributing to a positive experience for our members and guests while continuing to grow their knowledge of golf club operations. As an associate of Troon, you will contribute to a global leader in golf and community management.

Compensation: $15.00 per hour + Commission on teaching lessons and clinics.

Position Summary:
Riverton Pointe is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Pickleball Professional to join our team. This candidate will teach various pickleball programs to include adult and junior programs, lessons, special events and clinics.

Essential Duties:

• Assist with developing and implementing comprehensive pickleball instructional programs.
• Conduct private and group lessons, clinics, drill sessions, and workshops to improve players' techniques, strategies, and overall game performance.
• Assist with organizing and scheduling leagues, to give members the opportunity to have some outside competitive play.
• Assist with organizing and running pickleball tournaments and social events.
• Prioritize managing Open Play sessions with the flexibility to participate.
• Seek opportunities to play with all skill levels to promote improvement, engagement and participation in lessons and clinics.
• Provide players personalized feedback and guidance, identifying improvement areas and developing customized training plans
• Provide club ratings for members, as requested.
• Stay current with industry trends, teaching methodologies, and rules/regulations of pickleball to enhance coaching effectiveness.
• Communicate regularly with the department manager to coordinate scheduling, program development, and weekly communication published to the membership.
• Assist with the upkeep of the online Court Reservation system.
• Ensure courts are blocked as needed for socials, Community Groups, lessons, clinics, drills, and league play.
• Collaborate with the management team to promote pickleball offerings to generate improvement, engagement, and participation in lessons and clinics.
• Assist with maintaining pickleball equipment, including courts, nets, paddles, and balls, ensuring they are in optimal condition for play.
• Foster a positive environment that encourages sportsmanship, teamwork, and enjoyment of the game among members and their guests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Passion for pickleball and strong playing ability (4.0+ level preferred).
• USAPA (USA Pickleball Association) certification as a Teaching Professional or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Proven experience in teaching pickleball lessons and coaching players of varying skill levels.
• Strong understanding of pickleball rules, strategies, and techniques, with a passion for sharing knowledge and fostering player development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.
• Organizational skills with the ability to plan and execute instructional programs, events, and tournaments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed to accommodate peak playing times and events.
• A positive attitude, enthusiasm for the sport, and dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Possess a working knowledge of Computer skills like MS Office.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands, talks, hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls.
• Occasionally sits.
• Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

• Frequently works in outdoor weather conditions.
• Noise level is moderate.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences:

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the staff may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment used are in English).
• Skill level equivalent to a minimum 4.0 DUPR rating.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have basic computer and email skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, friendly, outgoing, and positive attitude.
• Ability to build positive relationships with members and team members.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and learn quickly.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Thorough knowledge of the game of pickleball.
• Effective teaching styles and techniques.

Benefits & Other Compensation:
This position includes eligibility for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms:

• Healthcare Benefits – Medical (if determined by the ACA measurement).
• Retirement Benefits – 401(k) with employer match (19 years of age and older).

Eligibility for benefits and the specific terms, conditions, and offerings are governed by the applicable plan of documents and company policies, which may be amended at the Company’s discretion.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an associate in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

About Troon:
Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities. With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality. Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous, Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization. Learn more at www.troon.com.