Director of Tennis & Pickleball Programs

Pga West; La Quinta (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Citrus Club in La Quinta, CA seeks a Director of Tennis and Pickleball to organize and direct all tennis and pickleball activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments and lessons for members and guests.

The role requires a strong educational background in physical education, teaching credentials, and experience as an athletic coach with demonstrated leadership abilities. This is a seasonal PT position with club-wide responsibilities and program development.

Qualifications

• Valid teacher’s certification in the sport designated (Tennis, Fitness).
• Bachelor’s degree in physical education and preferably, in addition, a master’s degree in athletic administration, or equivalent training.
• At least five years of experience as a physical education instructor and athletic coach.
• Good managerial abilities.
• Valid and up to date CPR Certification

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs instructional programs.
• Provides lessons and clinics relating to the techniques and strategies of tennis to members and guests.
• Organizes, administers and officiates at tournaments, exhibitions and inter- and intra-club social events.
• Administers and enforces club tennis & pickleball policies and procedures regarding play on club courts.
• Strings rackets and performs other light equipment repairs.
• Purchases and maintains adequate beverage and supplies inventory.
• Coordinates maintenance, repair and cleaning of courts with grounds and maintenance departments.
• Writes and edits all tennis/pickleball-related news for the club newsletter and website.
• Selects, trains, supervises and evaluates the Assistant Tennis Professional and other tennis/pickleball staff.
• Manages the tennis shop.
• Develops a budget for the tennis/pickleball profit center; takes corrective action as necessary to help assure that budget goals are met.
• Ensures that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their tennis/pickleball needs.
• Markets tennis/pickleball facilities to members and guests.
• Develops a detailed annual calendar of tennis & pickleball activities and applicable promotion campaigns during the tennis & pickleball season.
• Maintains a close working relationship with other club professionals.
• Attends all staff and management meetings.
• Maintains an accurate record of all lessons and clinics given; provides written reports on a regular basis.
• Inspects and maintains all physical areas constantly.
• Participates on all committees related to the tennis/pickleball operation.
• Represents the club in area professional tennis activities and at state or national tennis events with approval from the club.
• Assists Food and Beverage Director, Chef, Banquet/Catering manager to coordinate food and beverage service support for tennis/pickleball events.
• Ensures that all employees consistently comply with club’s employee manual and with all applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Oversees entire athletic program to ensure it offers excellent physical education, quality athletic performance, and develops good sportsmanship in all participants.

Skills

CPR Certification

Teaching Certification

Leadership/Management

Club/la Quinta experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical education

Master’s degree in athletic administration

Job description

The Citrus Club in La Quinta, CA seeks a Director of Tennis and Pickleball to organize and direct all tennis and pickleball activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments and lessons for members and guests.

The role requires a strong educational background in physical education, teaching credentials, and experience as an athletic coach with demonstrated leadership abilities. This is a seasonal PT position with club-wide responsibilities and program development.