Pickleball Professional- Hope Valley Country Club

Established in 2000 and headquartered at our Club Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company rich in resources and expertise serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the core of everything we do is our commitment to serving people. We have spent more than two decades building a vibrant company culture that delivers the lifestyle, camaraderie, and experiences that members and customers desire and the environment in which our employees will thrive.

Hope Valley Country Club, located in Durham, North Carolina, and managed by Bobby Jones Links, was founded in 1926. Hope Valley is an elite private club featuring a classic Donald Ross designed golf course, state-of-the-art tennis facility, resort-style pool complex, and a spacious, welcoming clubhouse offering its members first-class recreation, dining, and programming. Hope Valley is ideally situated in the heart of one of Southeast’s most vibrant, exciting areas.

Hope Valley is hiring for Pickleball Instructors. The Pickleball Professional is responsible for providing high-quality pickleball instruction to members and guests of the private country club. This position involves teaching individual and group lessons, organizing pickleball programs and events, and promoting pickleball participation and engagement within the club community.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct individual and group pickleball lessons for players of all ages and skill levels, focusing on stroke development, technique, footwork, strategy, and match play.
• Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans and training programs tailored to the needs and goals of each student, utilizing a variety of teaching methods and drills.
• Provide feedback and guidance to students during lessons, emphasizing proper technique, sportsmanship, and fitness, and encouraging improvement and progression.
• Organize and lead clinics, camps, and workshops for adults and juniors, covering various aspects of the game, including singles and doubles tactics, specialty shots, and mental skills.
• Assist with junior development programs, including organizing tournaments, leagues, and inter/intraclub matches, and mentoring junior players in their development.
• Coordinate and oversee events and socials, including round-robin tournaments, mixers, and themed parties, to promote camaraderie and community engagement among club members.
• Assist with daily/weekly, monthly court maintenance and facility upkeep, including setting up and taking down nets, maintaining court surfaces, filling water coolers, disposing of trash and ensuring cleanliness and safety in the tennis facility.
• Assist with pro shop equipment and apparel sales and racquet customization services, providing recommendations and advice to members on equipment selection and maintenance.
• Promote participation and membership engagement through face-to-face conversations, and outreach efforts, such as social media posts, newsletters, and community events.
• Collaborate with other professionals and team members to deliver a top-notch member experience on and off the courts.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• USPTA Elite or PTR Professional certified
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Ability to restring, regrip, and repair rackets

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIORNMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of intense physical exertion including running, lifting and stretching.
• Must be able to lift more than 50 pounds at times.

Salary : $10 - $13