National Pickleball Manager
Life Time Inc.
•$85,000 - $117,000
About The Position
The National Pickleball Manager leads Life Time’s national pickleball operations and partners with National Racquet Sports leadership to set business direction, priorities, and growth plans. The role works with Pickleball Leads and Club Leadership to deliver consistent programming, develop pickleball teams, and improve participation and financial results. It connects national strategy with club execution through training, business reviews, and ongoing operational guidance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Recreation, or a related field.
- 5+ years of management experience in sports, recreation, or a related business.
- Experience leading pickleball programs, operations, and events.
- Experience recruiting, training, and developing team members and leaders.
- 2+ years of experience managing departmental financial performance in a profit and loss environment.
- Ability to analyze financial and operational results and develop plans to improve business performance.
- Ability to lead initiatives across multiple locations and gain cooperation from leaders across the business.
- Strong written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience overseeing sports or recreation programs across multiple locations.
- 2+ years of program design experience.
- PPR or IPTPA certification.
- Experience using league management, scheduling, and business reporting systems.
Responsibilities
- Partner with National Racquet Sports leadership to establish national pickleball strategies, business priorities, and growth plans.
- Lead implementation of national programming, brand standards, and operating procedures, working with field leaders to address gaps and improve club performance.
- Partner with Club Leadership on recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and developing Pickleball Leads.
- Conduct regular business reviews with field leaders to evaluate participation, revenue, expenses, and program performance, and follow through on improvement plans.
- Participate in annual budget development and financial planning, monitor results against budget, and work with field leaders to address variances.
- Develop and refine pickleball programs and operating procedures in partnership with National Racquet Sports leadership, using club audits and field feedback to identify improvements.
- Coordinate the national tournament schedule and work with clubs on tournament planning, operating standards, and expense management.
- Coordinate pickleball program launches at new and existing clubs, including staffing preparation, training, and operational setup.
- Lead national pickleball calls and train field leaders on programming, operating procedures, and approved league and scheduling systems.
- Partner with Marketing to plan and execute pickleball campaigns, promotions, and member communications.
Benefits
- Fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage for eligible full-time team members
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan for team members who meet the required income threshold
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
