Director of Racquet Sports

Arcis Golf•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcis Golf is seeking an experienced, energetic, and service-driven Director of Racquet Sports to lead all aspects of the tennis and pickleball operation at Onion Creek Country Club in Austin, Texas. The director will establish the department’s strategic direction, elevate instruction and programming, develop and support the professional team, drive participation and revenue growth, and deliver exceptional member experiences on and off the courts. The role leads a comprehensive tennis and pickleball program for juniors and adults of all ages and skill levels, while building an energetic, welcoming, service-focused culture and aligning racquet programming with the club’s broader lifestyle experience. Onion Creek’s racquet facility includes six lighted tennis courts—four hard courts and two clay courts—with courts also striped for pickleball, plus a full-service tennis pro shop. The position reports directly to the General Manager and collaborates with Arcis Golf’s regional and national racquet-sports leadership to align departmental strategy, programming, financial performance, and member-experience standards.

Requirements

At least five years of progressive racquet-sports experience, including at least two years in a leadership or management position within a private club, resort, academy, or high-volume racquet-sports operation.
Strong tennis teaching and programming background.
Proven ability to grow participation, revenue, member satisfaction, and team performance.
Excellent communication, organization, scheduling, and relationship-building skills.
Experience managing budgets, payroll, pricing, retail, events, and departmental reporting.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, leagues, and special events.
A positive, visible, hands-on leadership style and a passion for exceptional member service.

Nice To Haves

Pickleball knowledge and experience.
USPTA, PTR, PPR, or other recognized professional certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the strategic vision, annual business plan, and programming calendar for tennis and pickleball.
Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate racquet professionals and support staff.
Deliver and oversee private lessons, group instruction, clinics, camps, leagues, tournaments, team practices, and social events.
Expand adult and junior participation, retain existing players, and strengthen the pathway from beginner to competitive play.
Build strong relationships with members, captains, families, guests, and community partners.
Manage departmental budgets, labor, lesson and program revenue, retail activity, scheduling, and performance reporting.
Maintain high standards for court presentation, safety, equipment, inventory, and the overall racquet facility.
Collaborate with membership, marketing, food and beverage, fitness, golf, and events teams to create integrated club experiences.
Act as a visible, engaged ambassador for Onion Creek Country Club and Arcis Golf.
Lead a comprehensive tennis and pickleball program for juniors and adults of all ages and skill levels.
Create an energetic, welcoming, and service-focused culture that strengthens member connection.
Partner with club leadership to align racquet programming with Onion Creek’s broader lifestyle experience.