DIRECTOR OF PICKLEBALL
About The Position
Under the direction of the Director of Racquet Sports, the Director of Pickleball oversees all functions related to the Tennis Center’s pickleball programs. The role is responsible for the efficiency and growth of programs, clinics, and special events, with a strong focus on program and member retention. The Director plans, manages, and performs the administrative and clerical tasks necessary to operate the pickleball program. This results-oriented leadership role emphasizes innovation, inclusivity, excellence, servant leadership, and upholding Greater Midland’s Purpose and Values. The Director oversees program budgets and operations, develops strategies for growth—including a dedicated youth program—and recruits, trains, schedules, directs, and evaluates staff. The role also includes welcoming members, teaching lessons and programs as needed, supporting tournaments and events, and engaging with the community and industry developments.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of pickleball coaching experience, or 10 or more years of tennis coaching experience plus 4 years of pickleball playing experience and 1 year of pickleball coaching experience.
- Experience overseeing budgets greater than $300,000.
- Experience with all levels of pickleball, from youth to seniors.
- A playing level of 5.0 or higher.
- Outstanding organizational and administrative skills.
- Ability to create, develop, and oversee new and existing adult programs.
- Passion for creating a memorable customer experience for clients.
- Ability to demonstrate program growth and success.
Nice To Haves
- PPR, IPTPA, or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
- Create, develop, administer, and oversee new and existing pickleball programs, leagues, clinics, and events.
- Oversee budgets and program operations, and analyze performance for continued improvement.
- Develop and maintain strategic plans for program growth, including a dedicated youth program.
- Recruit, interview, hire, train, schedule, assign, and direct staff; evaluate performance, reward and manage behaviors, and address and resolve challenges.
- Welcome and engage new members in programs and activities.
- Teach group and private lessons and programs as needed.
- Support the success of pickleball tournaments and events, including the Dow Tennis Classic.
- Engage in community opportunities, stay current on industry trends, and share information across leadership.
- Consistently demonstrate leadership behaviors aligned with Greater Midland’s Values.
- Perform the administrative and clerical tasks necessary to operate the pickleball program.
- Maintain high program and member retention.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
