Pickleball Program Director

PickleRage•North Charleston, SC

8h•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Director will be responsible for the development, management, and promotion of pickleball programs; the organizing and scheduling of all programming including clinics, leagues, camps, open play, and tournaments. This position reports directly to the General Manager at the N. Charleston, SC location.

Requirements

4-year college degree preferred.
Experience in a position such as Pro, Head Pro, Manager, or have served in an Assistant Director or Director position for pickleball, tennis, or other racquet sports or equivalent position
Excellent communication skills including oral, written, and listening
Ability to motivate, organize and lead others
Experience creating, organizing, and executing leagues, tournaments, and sport related programming
Outgoing personality and the ability to create and maintain a positive environment through interaction and communication with members, guests, and staff
Proficiency in posting on social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays pursuant with industry demands

Nice To Haves

Teaching certifications from PPR or equivalent is a plus
Court Reserve knowledge and experience a plus

Responsibilities

Organize, schedule, administer and promote leagues, round robins, drop-in/open-play, ladders, social events, tournaments, lessons and all other pickleball programming.
Responsible for all club and pickleball activity programming, including developing and promoting pickleball programs for all age groups.
Organize, schedule, and manage daily operation of 5-6 leagues/quarter or more.
Manage and monitor court schedules to maximize usage.
Promote club memberships to all potential prospects.
Responsible for the supervision of the pickleball teaching professionals and coaches including scheduling pickleball clinics and private lessons.
Initiate and execute the selection, hiring, coaching, mentoring, and educating of all pickleball personnel in a manner that reinforces the club’s values and philosophies and ensures the operation of the departments meet company standards.
Post regularly to the N. Charleston PickleRage social media accounts, including updates to programming or events, livestreaming championship matches, and other imagery/posts highlighting play at the facility.
Ability to regularly work during operational hours including evenings, weekends, and select holidays.
Must ensure on-call availability to respond to issues related to pickleball programs.
Ensure that the environment is safe for all those who use the facility.
Adhere to all the various companies, club and department written mandatory standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job.
Be an integral part of the management team.
Conduct quarterly meetings with teaching professionals/coaches and club staff.
Implement and stay current with new teaching techniques and receive certifications.
Perform other duties as assigned.