Pickleball Professional
Company: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta
Location: Marietta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education,
wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of
Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits
serving in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we
carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities
across the state. At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded
people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a
movement to ensure that everyone especially children experience an
equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a
year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through
Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give
58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident
camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment
opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs,
services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness
regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors
from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their
communities. Nature and Scope: Under the direction of the Director
of Racquet Sports, the Pickleball Professional will provide
instruction and leadership for pickleball clinics and activities.
This position must perform program responsibilities in accordance
with the policies, goals, mission, values and objectives
established by the Metropolitan Atlanta YMCA. Minimum Requirements:
Current state approved first aid certification.* Current state
approved CPR/AED certification.* USPTA/PPR/IPTPA certification
required within first 6 months. Two years or more of college
education in a related field or equivalent preferred. One year or
more of experience participating in or working with tennis. Ability
to motivate, coach and lead participants in the field of tennis.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with
participants, parents, volunteers, and staff. Ability to respond to
safety and emergency situations. Knowledge of how to instruct the
tennis including the rules and technique. High degree of human
relations skills. Put the Metro Atlanta YMCA Youth Sports
Philosophy into effect. Pass the State of Georgia criminal
background check. *Necessity and timing determined by branch/site.
Responsibilities: Provides instruction in pickleball activities.
Participates in special events and activities related to tennis.
Maintain effective relationships with schools, parents,
participants and other groups. Attends staff meetings and approved
trainings as required. May maintain attendance and other records.
Follows safety guidelines and responds to and reports incidents and
accidents. Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is
offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc. Employment
Requirement: Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
including Criminal Record check, Drug Screening and motor vehicle
record (MVR) according to company policy. Must be legally eligible
to work in the US without current or future sponsorship. This job
posting is subject to change at any time. The YMCA of Metropolitan
Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part
of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast,
and we’re looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values
of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do
their best work. The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not
discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other
characteristics protected by law. Location: McCleskey East Cobb
YMCA
Keywords: YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Smyrna , Pickleball Professional, Education / Teaching , Marietta, Georgia
