Community Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of pickleball rules, skills, techniques, and strategies.
• Previous experience playing pickleball and providing instruction.
• Ability to teach participants with varying skill levels and athletic abilities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to engage participants and create an encouraging, enjoyable learning environment.
• Dependable and organized, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Sound judgment and professionalism when interacting with participants, members, parents, and staff.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends, based on program needs.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification within a designated period following hire.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and move for extended periods; demonstrate pickleball skills and techniques; and participate in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds.
• Ability to work indoors and/or outdoors in varying environmental conditions as programming requires.

Nice To Haves

• Pickleball instructor certification through PPR, IPTPA, PCI, or another recognized organization.
• Experience developing pickleball programs, including coordinating leagues, tournaments, round robins, or special events.
• Experience working in a recreation center, fitness facility, country club, community center, or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead instructional clinics, drills, ladders, and classes for adults and youth.
• Assist with developing and running pickleball leagues, round robins, tournaments, social events, and other programming.
• Maintain a presence during open play to encourage participation, facilitate operations, and recruit participants for programs.
• Build positive relationships with members and provide excellent customer service.
• Help members identify programs, clinics, and opportunities appropriate to their skill level.
• Support efforts to grow pickleball participation and retain current players.
• Participate in social media posting and oversee apps used by the facility.
• Communicate program information, schedules, and updates to participants and staff.
• Assist with court setup, equipment, and program preparation as needed.
• Monitor courts and programming to promote participant safety and appropriate facility use.
• Enforce facility policies, program guidelines, and rules of play professionally and consistently.
• Maintain knowledge of current pickleball rules, instructional techniques, trends, and best practices.
• Represent the organization professionally and positively.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Provide private and group instruction, lead clinics and programs, and assist with leagues and special events.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, training, and career advancement.
• Varied benefits package.
• MJCCA membership with access to the Fitness Center.
• Discounts on MJCCA programs for employees and immediate family members.
• On-site café and parking.
• Box Office discounts.
• Full-time employees receive up to half off tuition to an eligible Atlanta Jewish high school through the Jewish Community Professional High School Tuition Grant.