A Career with a Cause:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The Y strengthens the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus; youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility and our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We are committed to this cause because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. 

We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. 

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Pickleball Professional will lead, manage and oversee all pickleball activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments and lessons. The incumbent must demonstrate strong skills in the areas of program development, instruction, staff supervision, developing collaborative relationships and financial management. The Pickleball Professional assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of and association policies in accordance with their training. 

Essential Functions:

•     Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. 
•     Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA. 
•     Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty. 
•     Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required. 
•     Assist with developing an annual social, competitive and instructional program for all ages, gender and skill levels that might include lessons, leagues, exhibitions, inter and intra pickleball events, camps, charity and community based events 
•     Provide and teach lessons and clinics relating to the techniques and strategies of pickleball to members and guests. 
•     Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse. 
•     Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement. 
•     Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures. 
•     Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings. 
•     Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA. 

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

•     Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence 
•     Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs 
•     Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential 

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

•     High School Diploma or GED 
•     At least 1 year of experience in pickleball instruction 

Trainings & Certifications:

•     Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service. 
•     Must have current CPR and First Aid 
•     Preferred Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) Certification 

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

•  Ability to frequently sit, use hands and fingers, stand, typing, walk, reach, climb, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel and climb stairs. Occasionally required to lift and/or carry and move up to forty pounds. 
•     Specific vision abilities required close, color, distance, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Hear noises and distress signals in the office environment with background noise and perform all needed rescues skills. 
•     Movements frequently and regularly require using the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.