Head Pickleball Professional

Horseshoe Bay Resort; Horseshoe Bay (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Horseshoe Bay Resort in Texas is seeking a dynamic Pickleball Leader to elevate our program and become the face of the courts, shop, and events.

You’ll drive daily operations, design clinics and tournaments, teach lessons, and craft engaging programs that bring members and guests together on the courts.

Join a resort culture built on hospitality and Texas charm, with weekend and holiday availability required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience leading club/resort racket programs or similar environments.
• Strong teaching and playing abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to motivate others and deliver exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily pickleball operations and energize court activities.
• Develop lessons, clinics, leagues, socials, tournaments, and interclub events.
• Teach private lessons and group clinics to improve players’ games.
• Create new events and programming to grow member engagement.
• Build relationships with members and guests and represent the program positively.
• Collaborate with the Racquets team and Resort leadership to ensure a seamless experience.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Organization

Self-starter

People skills

Problem solving

POS systems

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Bring Your Game. Build the Program. Make Every Point Count!

Picture this: Hill Country sunshine, sparkling Lake LBJ in the distance, and the satisfying pop of paddle on ball echoing across pristine courts. Welcome to Horseshoe Bay Resort — where pickleball isn’t just a sport, it’s the best part of someone’s day, and you’re about to be the reason why.

If you’re passionate about pickleball, love being around people, and know how to turn a great game into an unforgettable experience, we need to talk.

We’re looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic Pickleball leader ready to take our program to the next level — someone who’ll be the face of the courts, the shop, and every event in between.

Why Horseshoe Bay?

Tucked into the rolling hills along the shores of Lake LBJ, Horseshoe Bay, Texas is the kind of place people dream about retiring to — except you get to work here now. Think wide-open Texas skies, warm year-round weather perfect for court time, and a close-knit resort community where members become friends and every day feels a little like vacation. With three championship golf courses, a yacht club, a full-service marina, and a resort culture built on hospitality and genuine Texas charm, this isn’t just a job — it’s a lifestyle upgrade.

Let’s Talk About the Fun Part

You’ll lead our pickleball program from sunrise clinics to sunset socials, creating a mix of activities that keeps everyone engaged — from first-timers discovering the game to seasoned competitors chasing their next win.

• Lead daily pickleball operations and bring energy to everything happening on the courts.
• Create and develop lessons, clinics, leagues, socials, mixers, tournaments, match play, and interclub activities.
• Teach private lessons and group clinics while helping players improve their game and have fun doing it.
• Dream up new events and programming that keep members excited and involved.
• Build relationships with members and guests who’ll look forward to seeing you on the court.
• Bring a positive, can’t-miss attitude to every lesson, event, and interaction.
• Partner with the Racquets team to create a seamless experience across the department.

Be the Leader Off the Court, Too

Great programs don’t happen by accident. You’ll oversee the Baseline Shop staff — scheduling, training, coaching, and performance reviews — helping your team grow, stay motivated, and deliver the level of service our members expect. You’ll also collaborate with Resort leadership to solve problems, improve processes, and keep raising the bar.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone confident on the court, comfortable in front of a crowd, and genuinely passionate about making people feel welcome.

• Previous club, resort, or racquets experience preferred.
• Strong teaching and playing abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people skills.
• The ability to train, motivate, and bring out the best in others.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with computers and POS systems.
• A self-starter attitude and the ability to take ownership.
• A willingness to learn, improve, and stay current with the pickleball industry.
• The ability to spot an opportunity, solve a problem, and make things happen.
• Professional references who can speak to your experience and leadership.

What Makes This Opportunity Special?

You won’t be stepping into a role where everything’s already written for you — you’ll help write it. Bring your ideas. Try new things. Create events. Build relationships. Grow participation. Help players fall in love with the game, one serve at a time.

Most importantly, help create an environment where members and guests can’t wait to come back to the courts — and where, on your day off, you might just find yourself out on the lake instead.

The Active Part

This is a hands-on, on-the-court position, so you’ll need to be comfortable staying active throughout the day. Expect frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and movement around the courts and Resort. You may regularly lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

You’ll also spend time outdoors soaking in that famous Hill Country weather, so comfort with the elements is a must. Weekend, evening, holiday, tournament, and special-event availability will be required based on business needs.

Ready to Pickleball Your Way Into Your Next Career?

If you’re ready to lead, teach, create, compete, and have some fun along the way, we want to hear from you.

Bring your paddle. Bring your personality. Bring your passion.

Let’s make something great happen on the courts at Horseshoe Bay Resort!

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