Pickleball Professional at Wellbridge – Albuquerque, New Mexico

New Mexico Sports & Wellness Riverpoint
Albuquerque, NM
A Wellbridge Company

Full-time/Part-time
We are looking for a Pickleball Professional!

Who we are:
New Mexico Sports & Wellness is Albuquerque's leading upscale athletic, aquatics, tennis, and family fitness club, with 5 convenient locations. Our clubs support the lifestyles of busy professionals, families, health enthusiasts and those who simply strive to be more active by providing a wide spectrum of unique fitness and wellness services.

What our Pickleball Professionals are all about:

Our Pickleball Professional is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and coaching to players of all skill levels and all ages. This role involves designing, implementing engaging lesson plans, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting the growth of pickleball within the community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the sport, excellent communication skills and a commitment to helping players improve their game.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide constructive feedback and personalized coaching to help players reach their goals.
• Promote pickleball programs, events through various channels, including social media, local events and community outreach.
• Encourage participation and growth of the sport.
• Provide excellent customer service to players, answering questions, addressing concerns and ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
• Work with other staff members, professionals to coordinate schedules, events and programming.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Provide excellent curriculum and lesson plans for all groups.
• Ensure that the pickleball courts, equipment are well-maintained and in good condition.
• Report any issues or maintenance needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Tailor instruction to the needs of players ranging from beginners to advanced levels while assess players’ skills and progress regularly.
• Teach pickleball lessons to individuals and groups including junior and adult.
• Being able to focus on skill development, strategy and game etiquette.

What you are all about:

• You have excellent management skills, adaptable, personable, service-oriented, motivated, dependable and resourceful.
• You are looking for the right fit to our team that does not have to have their hand held, takes pride in themselves and the club.
• You have a Pickleball teaching certification from a recognized organization (e.g., IPTPA, USAPA, PPR) is mandatory.
• You have 3-5 plus years of experience teaching, coaching pickleball or tennis at various skill levels is highly desirable.
• You have In-depth knowledge of pickleball rules, techniques and strategies.
• You have a familiarity with current trends and best practices in pickleball instruction.

Why we are a great company to join:

• You will enjoy a complementary club membership.
• We provide state-of-the-art exercise equipment and resources.
• We provide the opportunity to strategize, learn, lead and grow.
• We provide medical, dental and vision insurance.
• We offer company matching 401k.
• We offer several voluntary insurance options.
• We offer paid time off and holidays.
• And much, much more!

*All benefits vary based on employee job status and including hours worked.

Wellbridge owns and operates a variety of premiere athletic and tennis clubs across the country. Established more than 30 years ago with one location in CO, we have grown to 9 locations spanning 2 states (CO & NM). We proudly employ more than 900 team members and serve a growing membership community of more than 20,000+ members.

We offer dynamic opportunities for our employees to develop their careers in a collaborative and empowering environment. Our culture encourages managers to be coaches, celebrates results through teamwork, and promotes innovative behaviors that contribute to a strong and dynamic environment. This allows us to live our mission of delivering the best for and through our employees, our members, and our community.