Job Details: Job Location: Recreation Complex - WOOD DALE, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00Hourly, Position Summary: The Pickleball Instructor is a part-time position responsible for teaching pickleball to program participants and implementation of on-site activities and instruction.   Work Location: Recreation Complex (111 Foster Ave) and various district parks and facilities   Hours & Compensation -  Rate of pay $20.00 per hour.  Days and hours will vary based on instructor availability and patron demand. The schedule will be determined collaboratively by the instructor and the Supervisor. We anticipate initially offering classes on weekday evenings and weekend mornings or afternoons, with flexibility to adjust the schedule as needed.   Benefits: Part Time -NON- IMRF Part Time PTO – After one year of employment.  Based on years of service and hours worked Recreational Benefits Fitness Studio / Open Gym membership -Employee Only Pool Pass for Employee Only Dog park pass – Employee only Discounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee Only Discounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate family Discounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee Only One hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day) Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience – Employee Only Immediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family included   Supervision: Supervisor: Recreation Supervisor   Essential Job Functions: Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks: Implement pickleball activities and provide instruction to participants regarding specific activities. Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards. Communicate effectively with participants, parents, and staff regarding rule infractions, questions, and concerns. Lead activities and practice active supervision of participants at all times. Clinics, camps, lessons and drills involving the sport must be conducted with an emphasis on safety first and fun second. Must be able to successfully implement and maintain order during a wide range of drills and games. Communicate any accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, complaints, etc. to the Recreation Supervisor. Complete accident/incident forms as needed for submission to Recreation Supervisor. Maintain accurate attendance records. Necessary equipment should be set up and available prior to start of class and returned to storage area post-class. Class needs to be started and completed per time allocated. Notify Recreation Supervisor when supplies need to be ordered or restocked. Administer first aid as necessary. Maintain a clean and neat facility upon completion of each class. Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures, and ordinances. Distribute written communication to program participants as needed. Carry out any other duties as assigned.  Qualifications: Requirements / Qualifications: Must be 18 years or older Must have pickleball teaching experience Strong organizational and communication skills CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 6 months   Knowledge of: Pickleball rules and regulations for all types of play Singles, doubles, rally scoring, etc. Teaching multiple age groups and skill levels Indoor vs Outdoor teaching techniques (preferred but not required)   Ability to: Teach and play pickleball Ability to be patient and courteous Ability to communicate both orally and in writing   Work Environment and Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed mostly in an indoor setting with some outdoor requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to lift 50+ pounds The employee is occasionally required to climb, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, sit, prolonged standing, prolonged visual concentration Flexible work schedule including days, nights and weekends May be exposed to elements when driving to program locations or when working at outdoor sites. Subject to outdoor environmental conditions.