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Join us with a fun, fast paced team in a great work environment at Pickle Spot Indoor Courts- Orange, CT! Job Title: Pickleball Instructor/Clinic LeaderLocation: Pickle Spot Indoor Courts- Orange, CTDepartment: OperationsPosition Type: Full-Time OpportunityExpected Hours: 4-6 hours minimum per week (Let us know your availability and desired schedule!)About Pickle Spot Indoor Courts:Pickle Spot is a fun and fast paced pickleball venue offering indoor courts for players of all skill levels and ages! We offer a great SPOT to play and gather, every day and for special events. We have food, drink and partner with local businesses and food trucks for an array of options for our customers! Our goal is to create a welcoming and enjoyable place where customers can have a great time on and off the courts and we want team members to join us that share the same goals! Job Description:As a Pickleball Instructor/Pro at Pickle Spot Indoor Courts, you will teach private and semi-private lessons, camps, clinics, monitor open play, assist with new member orientations and clinics and specialty classes as lead Pickle Spot members and guests to learn and develop their games. We are looking for instructors/pros and clinic leaders that are dedicated to delivering a great experience for all members and guests at our establishment. You will work alongside other team members and instructors and ensure a welcoming environment, provide excellent customer service, and facilitate revenue growth through pickleball instruction and clinics and other revenue streams. Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible and effective at maintaining a welcoming, safe, and positive SPOT for members, guests and staff to work and play!Provide top of the line member and guest experience and lead by example for team members in sales, service and attitudeTo create and deepen relationships with guests and members we know and do not yet know, that will add value to their membership, enhance their sense of belonging and sense of community within the club.Aligned on revenue growth and profitability through membership maintenance and growth, sales, events and forward-thinking opportunities.Teach lessons, camps, clinics, practices, new member orientations, etc. as scheduled, following curriculums, lesson plans and teaching protocols as applicableBuild and maintain an active schedule of private lessons, scheduling lesson times through Pickle Spot Court software with members and guestsBe ready to go on and off court exactly on time, balls are removed after each instructional period and ready to welcome the next reservation or clinic/instructionFollow club court reservation policies and Pickle Spot Software for full process of booking and completing lessons and all instructionWork closely with Head Pro and Management team to plan and collaborate on schedule needs to meet both instruction demands and align with instructor/pro skills. Director to ensure proper payment is made for all lessons and clinicsEmbody a career path mindset and are aligned for your growth alongside Pickle Spot Indoor Court growth and understand that the undertaking of additional duties or assignments not mentioned in specifics are within the overall scope of this positionPhysical Demands: As an employee at Pickle Spot Indoor Courts, you may have prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching and much be able to lift at least 40 pounds. Please note that the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to demonstrate each pickleball stroke and skill proficiently; Provide Pickleball certification for instruction and minimum skill level of 4.5+; light equipment set up and take down and ability to project voice across courts on a sustained basis. Express a positive and welcoming attitude and work as a team with a goal of helping members and guests feel like they are in the best SPOT for them and for you and fellow teammates as well!What Makes you a Fit?Customer service experience and successExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentBasic computer skills and proficiency with POS systems; court management software, and MS teams a plus!Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsAvailability to work as part of the overall team with varied hours as neededCreate positive impressions as face of Pickle Spot for all members and guests through email, phone and in personAbility to successfully and knowledgeably promote and sell retail items, lessons, clinics ensuring a high standard of presentation and seeking to find the best fit for members and guestsYou are eager to make an impact in a rapidly growing company, sport and industry!"Get it done"-entrepreneurial mindsetSelf-motivated and passionate about what you do!Lovers of pickleball a plus!*****************************************************************************At Pickle Spot Indoor Courts, we offer competitive compensation and a fun and inclusive work environment, and opportunities for growth and advancement. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences in a welcoming SPOT to play Pickleball and enjoy gathering together, we encourage you to apply for this position and be part of our team!Note: This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.