Pickleball Instructor (Student Wage)
University of Virginia
Summary
The University of Virginia Intramural-Recreational Sports Department is looking for Pickleball Instructors to work for our Pickleball Instructional Program this spring. Lessons are held at Snyder Tennis Center on UVA's Grounds. Instructors will be leading up to six participants during lessons.
Job description
Duties
- Lead and instruct a variety of pickleball lessons in a safe and effective manner for our University faculty, staff, students, and members. Lessons may involve youth or adult participants.
- Instructors are responsible for fully engaging participants in vibrant activities that promote a lifetime interest in pickleball; correctly instructing and teaching lessons designed for participant enjoyment and safety; effectively communicating; and providing exemplary customer service.
- Adhere to and enforce University/Departmental Policies.
- Assist in the execution of Emergency Action Procedures.
- Lessons will mostly occur outdoors at the Snyder Tennis Center.
Required Qualifications
- Some experience leading group pickleball and/or tennis lessons and/or competitive tennis or pickleball playing experience at the high school or collegiate level.
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions.
- Must have excellent communication skills, ability to modify movements for participant safety, and exemplary customer service skills.
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.
Requirements
- Current UVA student
- Some experience leading group pickleball and/or tennis lessons and/or competitive tennis or pickleball playing experience at the high school or collegiate level
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to modify movements for participant safety
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings and in-service sessions
Company overview
The University of Virginia (UVA) is a prestigious public research university founded in 1819 by Thomas Jefferson. As a leading academic institution, UVA operates a comprehensive health system and medical center that serves as a major healthcare provider for central Virginia. The university's academic medical center includes the UVA Health System, which encompasses a 700-bed hospital, outpatient clinics, and specialized care facilities. UVA is renowned for its medical research programs, particularly in areas such as cancer research, neuroscience, cardiovascular medicine, and infectious diseases. The School of Medicine consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the United States and conducts groundbreaking biomedical research through its various institutes and centers. UVA's research enterprise spans basic science, translational research, and clinical trials, with significant contributions to medical advancements and healthcare innovation. The university's academic programs in health sciences include medicine, nursing, and public health, training the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical knowledge through cutting-edge research initiatives.