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Tennis-Pickleball Instructor

OH · On-site

$18/hr

Job Title: Tennis - Pickleball Instructor Department : Programming Report To: Director of ... tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more. For more information, visit lakesideohio.com ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for sailing instructor in Ohio is $16.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.10 and $17.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Sailing Instructors need comprehensive sailing knowledge, lesson planning skills, and basic first aid certification, often supported by certifications such as US Sailing or RYA instructor credentials. Familiarity with various sailboats, safety equipment, navigation tools, and weather monitoring systems is essential. Strong communication, patience, and leadership are vital soft skills for effective instruction and ensuring student safety. These abilities are crucial for fostering a supportive learning environment and managing the responsibilities of on-water instruction.

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Tennis-Pickleball Instructor

Lakeside

OH • On-site

$18/hr

Temporary

Re-posted 17 hours ago

Job description


Job Title: Tennis – Pickleball Instructor

Department: Programming

Report To: Director of Recreation

Start Date: May – September; Seasonal

Salary: $18.00 hour

Position Summary: This contract position focuses on providing expert tennis and pickleball instruction to players of all levels, and promoting the sports through private lessons, clinics and demonstrations, all while maintaining a high level of playing ability and customer service.

About Lakeside Chautauqua: Lakeside Chautauqua is a family destination that has pioneered the act of nurturing the mind, body and spirit for over 150 years. Conveniently located between Toledo and Cleveland on Lake Erie’s south shore, Lakeside offers a robust summer programming season packed with cultural, educational, spiritual and recreational opportunities. Within the one-square-mile community, you’ll find hundreds of unique Victorian cottages, a concert auditorium, arts center, historic waterfront hotel, movie theater, pool, tennis, sailing, shopping, dining and much more. For more information, visit lakesideohio.com/employment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Supports the mission of Lakeside Chautauqua by creating a welcoming, positive, and encouraging environment for players and guests of all ages and levels.
  • Ensures the safety of all guests and staff by communicating and enforcing facility rules and regulations.
  • Welcomes and offers instruction to new players.
  • Demonstrates sportsmanship, discipline, and a passion for tennis and pickleball.
  • Organizes daily mixers and other playing opportunities for adult players.
  • Develops and provides skilled tennis and pickleball instruction for all levels of players from beginner to advance through clinics and private lessons.
  • Develops and provides skilled, meaningful, and fun group lessons for youth and adolescents.
  • Assists with and participates in special events organized by Lakeside’s tennis and pickleball-playing community.
  • Keeps accurate records of all classes, lessons and clinics taught, including participant info.
  • Inventories all equipment and reports any needed upgrades, replacements, repairs, or maintenance to Tennis/Pickleball Supervisor.
  • Informs Tennis/Pickleball Supervisor of weekly pickleball schedule including clinics, events and special programs.
  • Resolves issues tactfully and effectively in a timely manner.
  • Promotes tennis and pickleball programs and events to attract new players.
  • Represents Lakeside tennis and pickleball at community events, as needed.
  • Provides excellent customer service to ensure high quality customer experience and satisfaction. Works to resolve all related issues tactfully, effectively, in a timely manner.
  • Provides private lessons through the Lakeside registration system.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation, Recreation Program Coordinator and Tennis/Pickleball Supervisor.

Qualifications:

  • Strong communication skills
  • Minimum 3 years related tennis and pickleball experience or training
  • Experience with teaching/coaching preferred
  • High-level tennis and pickleball playing ability; competitive and tournament play
  • Ability to analyze player ability, demonstrate techniques, and provide positive constructive feedback.
  • Proficient in singles and doubles strategies and skills play
  • Ability to professionally string rackets, preferred

Certifications preferred:

  • CPR/AED/SFA
  • SafeSport
  • Net Generation

Environment & Physical Demands:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the operation or residents and guests of the property.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems d deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, climb or balance. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus are required. Must be able to lift heavy equipment and material up to 50 pounds with assistance. Must be able to climb ladders. 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet, cold, humid, hot, very hot, conditions and will be required to work outdoors. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Season Pass Eligibility:

Employees are eligible for a season pass provided they work a minimum of 24 hours per week during the season; employees receiving Lakeside provided housing are required to work a minimum of 32 hours per week. Season passes are for employment use only and must be returned on the employee’s last day of employment.

How to Apply:

  • Submit your resume and application
  • Submit any Certificates of Completion.

Lakeside Chautauqua is an equal opportunity employer.