Pickleball Program Lead Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Pickleball Program Lead Young Mens Christian Association

• 3.9 Irmo, SC Job Details $15
• $17 an hour 23 hours ago

Qualifications Mid-level Full Job Description Position Summary:

The Pickleball Program Lead will be responsible for developing, organizing, and managing all aspects of the YMCA’s pickleball program alongside the Sports Director. This position requires a creative, solutions-oriented leader who can balance free play, lessons, leagues, tournaments, and youth programming while growing participation and engagement.

Essential Functions:

League & Tournament Development:

Design and implement structured pickleball leagues and tournaments for all skill levels, including scheduling, rules, registration, and marketing.

Youth Pickleball Initiatives:

Create and introduce youth-focused pickleball programming , including clinics, camps, and structured play opportunities.

Balancing Free Play & Structured Activities:

Develop a fair and accessible schedule that accommodates open play, lessons, leagues, and special events while maximizing court availability.

Instructor & Staff Hiring:

Identify, recruit, and onboard qualified pickleball instructors for lessons, clinics, and group training sessions.

Player Engagement & Growth:

Develop creative strategies to increase participation through outreach, social events, and community partnerships.

Facility & Equipment Management:

Ensure that courts, nets, and equipment are maintained, and manage any requests for improvements or updates.

Community & Member Relations:

Act as the main point of contact for player inquiries, feedback, and program improvements . Actively seek new clients and build relationships within the local Pickleball community. Create a positive and supportive training environment, encouraging clients to reach their full potential. Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members or program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps participants and families connect with each other and the YMCA; and encourages parent or caregiver involvement. Maintains records as required (e.g., attendance, progress reports). Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Perform other duties as assigned. YMCA Competencies Collaboration

• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Developing Self & Others
• Develops self and supports others e.g. staff, volunteers, members, program participants, both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Engaging Community
• Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Personal Growth
• Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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 the Pickleball Instructor. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper Pickleball techniques. Ability to lift equipment and set up for Pickleball lessons. Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting up to 50lbs at a time.