Tennis & Pickleball Instructor

Optum CA$62K — $114K *
Hospitality & Recreation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current PPR, PCI, or RSPA certification required
  • Current CPR/AED certification (no online versions accepted)
  • Prior experience in racquet sports instruction or personal training
  • Strong customer service and networking skills
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver engaging tennis and pickleball lessons
  • Motivate and maintain high class attendance among participants
  • Adapt lesson plans for various fitness levels
  • Provide coverage and instruction at multiple locations
  • Foster positive client interactions and relationships
  • Utilize appropriate playlists to enhance lesson experiences

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Paid parental leave and time off
  • Access to wellness rewards and fitness facility memberships
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

We are currently seeking an energetic, reliable and passionate Tennis & Pickleball Professional to teach lessons at a high profile company's fitness center located in Rancho Mirage, CA.
  • Develop effective, engaging, and motivating lesson formats accompanied by fun and appropriate playlists.
  • Have a passion for client results by building class attendance and offering alternative movements to accommodate all levels of fitness.
  • Opportunity to provide coverage at multiple locations.

Requirements:
  • Current nationally recognized Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), Pickleball Coaching International (PCI), and/or Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) and current CPR /AED certification (no online CPR/AED certification accepted).
  • Prior experience in Racquet Sports instruction, Group Fitness, Personal Training, corporate health promotion, wellness, etc.
  • Must be knowledgeable about the industry with the customer skills to network, engage, and interact with all clients, guests, and participants.
  • Must communicate professionally using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and relay information to and from clients/guests.
  • Ability to effectively engage participants as a public speaker.
  • Competent with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook).

Perks of working at Plus One, an Optum company*:

Health and financial:
  • Medical plan choices with Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
  • Dental and Vision coverage plans
  • 401(k) Retirement & Savings Plan
  • Life Insurance (team member, spouse and dependents)
  • Short and Long Term Disability Plans
  • Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Transportation and Parking Plans
  • Paid parental leave

Well-being:
  • Paid time off
  • Wellness rewards program
  • Free memberships to various fitness facilities and wellness subscriptions
  • 24/7 health and wellness support through the Employee Assistance program
  • Entertainment and consumer discounts
  • Inclusion and Belonging Council

Growth and development:
  • Free professional development courses through internal learning management systems
  • Discounted certifications through industry leading agencies
  • Free CPR/AED certifications
  • Free continuing education courses and credits
  • Employee Referral Reward program

*Please note, some of the benefits listed above are only available to team members who work full time hours.

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