Pickleball Instructor
Athletes Global Corporation
Location
Phoenix, Arizona
Salary
$23 - $28 / HOUR
Quick overview
Instructors will teach Pickleball fundamentals, including paddle skills, serving, and scoring, through engaging drills and age-appropriate games for elementary students. Key duties also involve supervising groups, promoting positive behavior, and managing equipment setup and breakdown.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be energetic, reliable, and knowledgeable, possessing experience in Pickleball, youth coaching, or physical education, and must be comfortable managing small groups of elementary-age children. A mandatory requirement for all instructors is holding an active Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
Job description
Job description
Important Requirement
All instructors must hold an Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card. Applicants should follow the steps on the DPS website to obtain or verify their card: https://www.azdps.gov/services/public-services-center/fingerprint-clearance-card
Position Overview
We are seeking energetic, reliable, and knowledgeable Pickleball Instructors to lead after-school Pickleball programs for students in grades 2–5. Instructors will introduce the fundamentals of Pickleball, promote physical activity, reinforce sportsmanship, and ensure a safe, engaging learning environment.
Candidates should have experience in Pickleball, youth coaching, or physical education and be comfortable managing small groups of elementary-age students.
Program Locations & Schedules
Location 1: Desert Trails
Address
- 4315 E Cashman Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Start
- Date: February 4, 2026
- End
- Date: April 29, 2026
- Day(s): Wednesday
- Time: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
- Grades: 2nd – 5th
Session: Details
Session: 1: 2/04, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/04, 3/11
Session: 2: 3/25, 4/01, 4/08, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29
No program: 3/18
Location 2: Sky Crossing
Address
- 3300 Sky Crossing Way, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Start
- Date: February 2, 2026
- End
- Date: May 4, 2026
- Day(s): Monday
- Time: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
- Grades: 2nd – 5th
Session: Details
Session: 1: 2/02, 2/09, 2/23, 3/02, 3/09, 3/23
Session: 2: 3/30, 4/06, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/04
No program: 2/16 and 3/16
Location 3: Wildfire
Address
- 3997 E Lockwood Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85050
- Start
- Date: February 5, 2026
- End
- Date: April 30, 2026
- Day(s): Thursday
- Time: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM
- Grades: 2nd – 5th
Session: Details
Session: 1: 2/05, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26, 3/05, 3/12
Session: 2: 3/26, 4/02, 4/09, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30
No program: 3/19
- Key Responsibilities
- Teach Pickleball fundamentals, including paddle skills, serving, rallying, footwork, scoring, and safety.
- Organize engaging drills, skill-building exercises, and age-appropriate games.
- Supervise and manage groups of students while ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.
- Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence-building activities.
- Set up and break down equipment before and after class.
- Communicate with site contacts regarding attendance, student needs, or program updates.
Qualifications
- Experience playing or coaching Pickleball, tennis, or similar racquet sports.
- Prior experience working with elementary-age children preferred.
- Strong classroom or group management skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and highly professional.
- Must hold an Arizona DPS Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Schedule & Compensation
- Part-time, session-based program.
- Compensation discussed during the hiring process.
Job Type: Part-time
Work Location: In person