Pickleball Professional
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.
At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
Nature and Scope:
Under the direction of the Director of Racquet Sports, the Pickleball Professional will provide instruction and leadership for pickleball clinics and activities. This position must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA.
Minimum Requirements:
Current state approved first aid certification.
Current state approved CPR/AED certification.
USPTA/PPR/IPTPA certification required within first 6 months.
Two years or more of college education in a related field or equivalent preferred.
One year or more of experience participating in or working with tennis.
Ability to motivate, coach and lead participants in the field of tennis.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Knowledge of how to instruct the tennis including the rules and technique.
High degree of human relations skills.
Put the Metro Atlanta YMCA Youth Sports Philosophy into effect.
Pass the State of Georgia criminal background check.
Necessity and timing determined by branch/site.
Responsibilities:
Provides instruction in pickleball activities.
Participates in special events and activities related to tennis.
Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants and other groups.
Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
May maintain attendance and other records.
Follows safety guidelines and responds to and reports incidents and accidents.
Employment Requirement:
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location:
Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA BkHdEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.
Nature and Scope:
Under the direction of the Director of Racquet Sports, the Pickleball Professional will provide instruction and leadership for pickleball clinics and activities. This position must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA.
Minimum Requirements:
Current state approved first aid certification.
Current state approved CPR/AED certification.
USPTA/PPR/IPTPA certification required within first 6 months.
Two years or more of college education in a related field or equivalent preferred.
One year or more of experience participating in or working with tennis.
Ability to motivate, coach and lead participants in the field of tennis.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with participants, parents, volunteers, and staff.
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
Knowledge of how to instruct the tennis including the rules and technique.
High degree of human relations skills.
Put the Metro Atlanta YMCA Youth Sports Philosophy into effect.
Pass the State of Georgia criminal background check.
Necessity and timing determined by branch/site.
Responsibilities:
Provides instruction in pickleball activities.
Participates in special events and activities related to tennis.
Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents, participants and other groups.
Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required.
May maintain attendance and other records.
Follows safety guidelines and responds to and reports incidents and accidents.
Employment Requirement:
Ability to pass a pre-employment background check including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle record (MVR) according to company policy.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
This job posting is subject to change at any time.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Location:
Carl E. Sanders Family YMCA BkHdEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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