Front Desk Lead

Padel39; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Court access

Racket rentals

Club facilities access

Employee discounts

Job summary

Padel39 is seeking a highly organized, service-oriented Full-Time Front Desk Lead to manage daily club operations and deliver exceptional member experiences. The role blends front desk duties with operational leadership, supporting staff, events, and ongoing programs, while promoting a welcoming and community-driven environment.

The ideal candidate thrives in hospitality, handles member inquiries with professionalism, and takes ownership of club standards and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in front desk or hospitality roles.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate events and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for members and guests, delivering a welcoming experience.
• Manage court bookings, memberships, and programming registrations; process payments.
• Assist with events, tournaments, and club activities; support opening/closing tasks.
• Maintain accurate member records and operational documentation; resolve issues.

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Event coordination

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Playtomic

Booking system

POS system

Job description

Padel39 is looking for a highly motivated, organized, and service-oriented Full-Time Front Desk Lead to help support the daily operations of our growing clubs. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hospitality, sports, and community building while taking ownership of club operations. The Front Desk Lead serves as a key member of the operations team, ensuring an exceptional member experience while supporting staff, events, and daily club execution. This position bridges the gap between a Front Desk Associate and an Assistant General Manager by combining front desk responsibilities with operational leadership and event support.

Position Summary

The Full-Time Front Desk Lead is responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, delivering exceptional member experiences, supporting events, maintaining club standards, and assisting management with operational execution. The role will spend significant time working directly at the front desk while also taking ownership of operational projects and helping oversee club activities when management is not present.

Key Responsibilities

Member Experience & Hospitality

• Serve as a primary point of contact for members and guests.
• Deliver a welcoming and professional experience at all times.
• Resolve member concerns and elevate issues when necessary.
• Build relationships with members and help foster community engagement.
• Support membership retention and satisfaction initiatives.

Front Desk Operations

• Manage court bookings, reservations, and programming registrations.
• Process memberships, payments, retail purchases, and guest check-ins.
• Ensure accurate use of Playtomic, booking systems, and internal tools.
• Answer phone calls, emails, and member inquiries promptly.
• Maintain accurate member records and operational documentation.

Club Operations

• Perform regular facility walkthroughs throughout the day.
• Ensure courts, lounges, locker rooms, bathrooms, and common areas meet club standards.
• Report maintenance issues and follow up until resolved.
• Assist with inventory management and supply ordering.
• Support opening and closing procedures.

Event & Programming Support

• Assist in the execution of tournaments, socials, clinics, leagues, and corporate events.
• Coordinate event logistics including check-in, court assignments, set‑up, and breakdown.
• Act as the operational lead for smaller events when management is not present.
• Ensure a seamless experience for participants and guests.
• Serve as a role model for front desk associates.
• Assist with onboarding and training new staff members.
• Help maintain accountability to club standards and SOPs.
• Provide feedback to management regarding operational opportunities and challenges.
• Support shift coverage and staffing coordination when needed.
• Assist prospective members with membership selection and onboarding.
• Actively promote memberships, events, programming, and club offerings.
• Support retail sales and product recommendations.
• Help identify opportunities to increase member engagement and revenue.

Administrative & Operational Projects

• Assist management with operational initiatives and special projects.
• Monitor event registrations and participation.
• Support reporting, data tracking, and membership administration.
• Help implement and maintain club SOPs and operational standards.
• Complimentary or discounted padel court access.
• Free racket rentals.
• Access to club facilities and wellness amenities.
• Employee discounts on retail and programming.

Evening and weekend availability required.