Pickleball Instructor

About the PJCC:

For more than 75 years, the Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC) has worked to inspire a sense of community in San Mateo County, with over 37,000 Jewish residents. Situated between San Francisco and Palo Alto, the PJCC is among the top 10 JCCs in North America. With a 12-acre home in Foster City, the PJCC’s goal is to provide programs and services that reinforce the values and traditions the Jewish community embraces, while serving the broader community as well.

The PJCC’s Mission is that: We positively impact people’s lives, fostering belonging and meaningful connections with a diverse community, grounded in Jewish values and traditions.

Overview of the Role:

We are seeking a passionate, energetic, and knowledgeable Pickleball Instructor to lead group clinics and private lessons for players of various skill levels and ages. The ideal candidate will create a positive, inclusive, and development-focused environment that promotes athletic growth, sportsmanship, and a love for the game. The coach also serves as a primary point of contact between players, parents, and Sports & Recreation administrative staff to ensure clear communication and a high-quality program experience. This position requires flexibility, including evenings and weekend availability to accommodate clinics and lessons.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan and lead engaging pickleball clinics for youth and adults, focusing on skill development, teamwork, and game fundamentals.
• Conduct one-on-one private training sessions tailored to individual skill levels and goals.
• Create age-appropriate, progressive lesson plans that accommodate varying abilities and promote continual improvement.
• Provide constructive feedback and encourage players to build confidence and resilience.
• Foster a safe and respectful training environment, promoting positive values and sportsmanship.
• Maintain equipment and ensure the court is set up and ready for each session as well as cleaning up after each session.
• Communicate effectively with parents, participants, and staff regarding schedules, progress, and any concerns.
• Assist with the promotion and scheduling of clinics and private lessons.
• Complete documentation regarding incidents or accidents
• Communicate with clients, volunteers and staff as needed
• Promote the PJCC’s Core Values and support the overall mission and goals of the PJCC.
• Physical presence on site is an essential job function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience coaching pickleball or playing at a competitive level required.
• Strong understanding of pickleball rules, strategies, and fundamentals.
• Ability to lead clinics, develop player skills, and foster teamwork and sportsmanship.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children, teens and adults in a recreational or athletic setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage positively with youth participants, parents, and staff.
• Must be dependable, organized, and able to manage a group with authority and care.
• CPR/First Aid certification required, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Background check clearance is required.
• Availability for evenings and weekends is essential.

Equipment Use:
Knowledge of set-up and maintenance of a variety of sport equipment.

Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands:

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.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit.