Head Pickleball Professional

The Country Club at DC Ranch; Arizona; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401k

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Retail Discounts

Lifetime Gym Membership

Golf privileges

Complimentary hot lunch

Referral Program

Employee Scholarship Fund

Growth Opportunities

& more!

Job summary

The Country Club at DC Ranch in Arizona is seeking a Head Pickleball Professional to lead and grow the pickleball program. This full-time seasonal role runs September through May and includes clinics, private lessons and curriculum development within the Racquet Sports team.

You will schedule events, assist with marketing, coordinate with captains, and support the tennis director as needed. Benefits and compensation reflect experience and credentials.

Qualifications

• RSPA certification preferred; must be achieved within first year of full-time employment.
• Competitive pickleball player with 4.5+ rating.
• Two to three years of teaching or supervisory experience.
• Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, market and run monthly pickleball events and clinics.
• Coordinate with captains and interclub teams; manage program curriculum.
• Teach clinics and private lessons; support events across Racquet Sports.
• Assist merchandising in Racquets Shop and maintain facility; create content for newsletters and social media.

Skills

RSPA certification

4.5+ rating

Teaching experience

Private & group lessons

Program development

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate Head Pickleball Professional to join our thriving Racquet Sports team! Following the addition of four brand-new pickleball courts last season, our pickleball program continues to grow, making this an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop the program. This is a full-time, seasonal role running from September through May and a great opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most welcoming family clubs in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area, with a vibrant adult and junior racquets community.

The Head Pickleball Professional will organize and oversee all aspects of the pickleball program under the guidance of the Director of Racquet Sports, including scheduling, marketing, monthly events, communication with captains and players on interclub teams, teaching clinics and private lessons, and developing program curriculum. The Head Pickleball Professional will also support the Assistant Director of Tennis as needed with events, drills, and clinics across the Racquet Sports program. Additional responsibilities include assisting with merchandising in the Racquets Shop, maintaining the facility, and contributing to newsletter and social media content.

Qualifications:

• Certification with the RSPA is preferred; certification must be achieved within the first year of full-time employment
• Competitive pickleball player with a 4.5 or above rating
• Two to three years of teaching experience and/or pickleball supervisory experience
• Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults

Benefits:

• Matching 401k
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Retail Discounts
• Lifetime Gym Membership
• Golf privileges
• Complimentary hot lunch
• Referral Program
• Employee Scholarship Fund
• Growth Opportunities
• & more!

Compensation is commensurate based on experience and credentials and will include a base hourly rate, benefits, a percentage of lessons and clinics, uniform allowance, and education allowance.