Pickleball Professional (Seasonal Full-Time)

Pickleball Professional (Seasonal Full-Time)

Join the Racquet Sports Team at Desert Mountain Club!

Season: October 2026 – May 2027
Starting Pay: $25.00/hour + Lesson Percentage

If you're passionate about pickleball and love creating exceptional member experiences, join one of North America's premier private country clubs as a Pickleball Professional!

Why You'll Love It Here

• Medical insurance
• FREE onsite medical clinic for teammates and dependents
• Free team meals during shifts
• Beautiful facilities and a supportive team
• And much more!

What You'll Do

• Teach private and group pickleball lessons.
• Lead clinics, events, and tournaments.
• Deliver exceptional member service on and off the court.
• Support all aspects of the Pickleball program.
• Help create a fun, welcoming, and engaging environment for members and guests.

What You Bring

• A minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
• Previous pickleball teaching and programming experience required.
• RSPA and/or PPR certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• High-end club or resort experience preferred.
• Positive attitude, team-first mindset, and outstanding customer service skills.

Ready to take your pickleball career to the next level? Apply today and join Desert Mountain Club for the 2026–2027 season!

BENEFITS

Join a top 10, 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits:

• Competitive pay
• PTO, Sick Pay, Holiday Pay, and Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Education Scholarship
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development Scholarship
• Mentorship Program
• Internships
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
• Mental health, wellness, and virtual care resources
• FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend
• FREE golf and tennis
• Matching Retirement 401K Plan
• Retail discounts
• Pet insurance

*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).

JOB DETAILS

Responsibilities:

On Court:

• Performs both private and group lessons upon request.
• When necessary, assists in teaching clinics for men, women, and juniors.
• Facilitate drop-in and round-robins as assigned.
• Assist with pickleball camp lessons throughout the year.
• Assist in the planning, supervising, and running of pickleball events at Desert Mountain.
• Maintain current and up to date knowledge in teaching methods and styles.
• Maintain current knowledge of paddles, balls, and courts, including construction and materials.

Off Court:

• Visible and actively engages Members to grow participation and share Desert Mountain updates.
• Introduces new events into the pickleball program that provide a greater opportunity for members to participate and enjoy the game.
• Develops appropriate signage for pickleball events and activities to improve member awareness and recognition of the program.
• Assists other teammates in the racquets department and other departments as requested.
• Possesses working knowledge of all required computer systems, including POS and Microsoft Office.
• Promote events, clinics, leagues, and activities by calling members.
• Be available to the members to promote yourself and the pickleball program.
• Assists in the set-up of the ball machine.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Pickleball Professional, and Director of Racquet Sports.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

• Required to stand and walk – Constantly
• Required to reach, stoop, and kneel – Frequently
• Required to push and/or pull, and lift and/or move up to 35 pounds – Frequently
• Required to be on feet for long periods of time.
• Considerable consecutive hours outside in very physical environment with varying conditions.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures and inclement weather – Occasionally
• Required to work, days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the nations premier private clubs, located in the scenic foothills of North Scottsdale, Arizona. Spanning more than 8, 000 acres, Desert Mountain features:

• Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
• Seven distinctive clubhouses with unique dining and banquet experiences
• Award-winning spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, and swim facility.
• Dozens of hiking and biking trails

What truly sets Desert Mountain apart is our people. We foster a culture built on care, respect, teamwork, wellbeing, and growth where teammates feel valued and proud to be part of the team.

Desert Mountain Club is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a workplace built on inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all teammate's.

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