Overview Pickleball Instructor PRN/OCC, Variable Hours & Shifts Up to 30 hours/week including days/nights/weekends. Covenant Health West Overview: Covenant Health Fitness Center is not just Knoxville’s best gym, it is a 5-star health club. The facility offers a wide variety of group fitness classes, indoor and outdoor tennis, heated indoor and outdoor pool, pickleball, racquetball, Squash, childcare, basketball court, in addition to a full selection of strength and cardio equipment. Covenant Health Fitness Center is the only Tennessee Quality award-winning fitness facility in the state. With five-star amenities, extensive classes, programs for all ages of the family, and The Day Spa, we truly are Knoxville’s best Health and Fitness Center. In addition to the amenities found throughout the gym our programs include aquatics, racquet sports, youth classes, individual training opportunities, Weight Management program, Small Group Training, virtual fitness, and group fitness. Our group fitness classes range from kickboxing and cardio classes to indoor cycling and mind/body wellness. Strength training options include resistance equipment, free weights, and body sculpting classes. We also have community based group fitness classes through Covenant’s BodyWORKS Program – go to our BodyWORKS page to see more information about our community classes, and the partnered facilities hosting community group fitness classes in the Knoxville and surrounding areas. Position Summary: Responsible for collaborating and implementing the curriculum of adult and junior programs; responsible for teaching in other instructional programs as outlined in the yearly tennis department program including, but not limited to, special events, National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) hitting sessions, team practices, and camps; responsible for assisting in tournaments, league administration, junior and adult clinic administration, and annual planning. Responsible for promoting FSHFC pickleball programs to members, non-playing members, and non-members to grow the pickleball program. Recruiter: Kathleen Rice || kkarnes@covhlth.com || 865-374-5386 Responsibilities + Provides on court instruction and presence in clinics, practices, private lessons, NTRP hitting sessions, camps, and special events as set forth by the tennis department. + Collaborates and implements curriculum for adult and junior clinics ensuring the proper progression of participants. + Collaborates in the development of and implements curriculum for camps, team practices, and special events. + Provides off court service to members by answering general inquiries; ensuring proper placement level in clinics, leagues, activities, special events, and tournaments; and making phone calls to members to fill up programs that need more participants. + Works closely with tennis leadership to ensure smooth operation of on-court programming with scheduling and fees, as well as administration of said programming. + Actively promotes and markets pickleball programs to raise awareness and increase participation. + Assists with department operations as related to water delivery, indoor and outdoor court maintenance, etc. + Reports tennis/pickleball facility maintenance issues to tennis leadership. + Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested. + Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Minimum Education: None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill, and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a HS diploma or GED. Minimum Experience: One (1) year of experience as a teaching professional. Licensure Requirement: None. Apply/Share Job Title PICKLEBALL INSTRUCTOR ID 4168860 Facility Fort Sanders West Health and Fitness Center Department Name HLTH&FIT CTR-TENNIS