Head of Pickleball Experience & Programming

Socket.dev; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Regional Director of Pickleball Programming & Experience to lead the pickleball journey across Center Court, establishing standards, developing our teams, and building programs members love while helping clubs deliver on our mission: Grow the game and Inspire Members to Play for LIFE.

As a leader, you’ll champion the Center Court experience, set programming and community standards across clubs, lead events and social experiences, and partner with club leadership to tailor

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in pickleball, racquet sports, recreation, fitness, hospitality or another member-focused environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Business or a related field preferred, or equivalent leadership and industry experience.
• Demonstrated success developing programming, events and member experiences.
• Strong leadership, coaching, communication and organizational skills.
• Financial fluency - comfortable with budgets, revenue and performance metrics.
• The ability to move between strategy and execution: seeing the big picture while being willing to get into the clubs and make it happen.
• An unrelenting drive for excellence - not perfection, but always better.

Responsibilities

• Establish consistent programming and experience standards across our clubs.
• Partner with club leadership and pickleball teams to understand community needs and turn those needs into great experiences.
• Lead events, tournaments and social experiences that bring our communities together.
• Develop industry-leading Open Play, leagues, clinics, lessons, tournaments, social play and events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Financial fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Business or a related field

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Regional Director of Pickleball Programming & Experience to lead the pickleball journey across Center Court, establishing standards, developing our teams, and building programs members love while helping clubs deliver on our mission: Grow the game and Inspire Members to Play for LIFE.

As a leader, you’ll champion the Center Court experience, set programming and community standards across clubs, lead events and social experiences, and partner with club leadership to tailor