What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Pickleball Professional position at Reynolds Lake Oconee?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To help grow all aspects of Reynolds Lake Oconee pickleball operations through growing participation in lessons, clinics, and leagues.
- To implement a premier program that includes, but not limited to daily and weekly programs, dynamic and progressive lessons, extraordinary events, tournaments, club-wide promotion, facility maintenance and presentation, and event promotion.
- Create a thorough program of events that is attractive and engaging for all skill levels.
- Instruct pickleball at all levels and ages in a progressive and educational delivery.
- Provide the ability to assess player’s strengths and weaknesses and provide members with accurate ratings.
- Plans and executes tournaments and events with a fun and competitive mindset for the players.
- Keep accurate records of all pickle ball operations and activities.
- Assist with and in the Prop Shop as needed to support and oversee the staff.
- Responsible for the marketing and promotion of all programs for the pickleball program
- Continue upgrading the professional ability of instruction by attending workshops, conditioning, repetition of skills, and competing in tournaments.
- As needed, maintains appearance and playing surface of the courts by sweeping, blowing, and pressure washing as needed to maintain world class playing conditions.
- Dynamically engages membership and creates excitement for new and existing programs.
- Take ownership of the pickleball program and assume responsibility for the program including future involvement of growth and our merchandise offerings.
Qualifications/Requirements/Experience/Education:
- Exceptionally strong pickleball playing and teaching ability.
- Professional Certification through PPR encouraged.
- The ability to compete at a Top-Tier level is imperative.
- Minimum of two years’ professional training is preferred.
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and positively impact others.
- Proven experience with communicating sound strategies of successful pickleball programming and operations.
- Thorough knowledge of tournaments, leagues and revenue generating programs.
- Ability to demonstrate customer service, leadership, and organizational skills.