Recreation Instructor II - Pickleball

Salary $43.00 - $47.00 Hourly Location Community Recreation Center, CA Job Type Limited-Term/Seasonal Department Parks and Recreation Division Recreation Opening Date 03/26/2026 Closing Date 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit N/A Description Are you passionate about pickleball and love teaching others? We're seeking enthusiastic Pickleball Instructors to help players of all ages and skill levels improve their game while having fun! As a Recreation Instructor II for the Town of Mammoth Lakes, you will provide instruction for private Pickleball lessons for youth and adults. Previous experience and/or certification required. Supervision Received Receives direct supervision from the Recreation Supervisor, and indirect supervision from the Recreation Manager. Examples of Duties Duties include, but are not limited to: Instruct a variety of classes, lessons, and programs, teaching the rules and regulations of Pickleball. Register pupils for Pickleball lessons (and league programs, as necessary). Maintain records and files. Perform related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications Knowledge of:

Pickleball. Procedures for developing activity-specific classes, programs, and special events Occupational hazards and standard safety precautions.

Ability to:

Proficiently perform the skill you are instructing. Provide a positive role model for participants. Lead and instruct individual and group classes. React with good judgment in emergency situations. Complete work with little to no oversight. Work an irregular schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Adhere to Town and department-established rules and regulations, including workplace safety regulations. Pass an appropriate background check prior to the hire date.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.

Education:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience:

Some experience in recreational and/or child-related activities and programs and/or coaching.

Licenses:

Possession of, or ability to obtain within the state-required timeframe of ten (10) days within residency, a valid California, Class C driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Possession of, or ability to obtain upon hire, current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/First Aid Certificate. Disclaimer The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Town may revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.