Head Pickle Ball Professional

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To help grow all aspects of Reynolds Lake Oconee pickle ball operations through growing participation in lessons, clinics, and leagues.
• To implement a premier program that includes, but not limited to daily and weekly programs, dynamic and progressive lessons, extraordinary events, tournaments, club-wide promotion, facility maintenance and presentation, and event promotion.
• Create a thorough program of events that is attractive and engaging for all skill levels.
• Instruct pickle ball at all levels and ages in a progressive and educational delivery.
• Provide the ability to assess player’s strengths and weaknesses and provide members with accurate ratings.
• Plans and executes tournaments and events with a fun and competitive mindset for the players.
• Keep accurate records of all pickle ball operations and activities.
• Assist with and in the Prop Shop as needed to support and oversee the staff.
• Responsible for the marketing and promotion of all programs for the pickle ball program
• Continue upgrading the professional ability of instruction by attending workshops, conditioning, repetition of skills, and competing in tournaments.
• As needed, maintains appearance and playing surface of the courts by sweeping, blowing, and pressure washing as needed to maintain world class playing conditions.
• Dynamically engages membership and creates excitement for new and existing programs.
• Take ownership of the pickle ball program and assume responsibility for the program including future involvement of growth and our merchandise offerings.

Qualifications/Requirements/Experience/Education: 

• Exceptionally strong pickle ball playing and teaching ability.
• Professional Certification through PPR encouraged.
• The ability to compete at a Top-Tier level is imperative.
• Minimum of two years’ professional training is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and positively impact others.
• Proven experience with communicating sound strategies of successful pickle ball programming and operations.
• Thorough knowledge of tournaments, leagues and revenue generating programs.
• Ability to demonstrate customer service, leadership, and organizational skills.