Pickleball Professional

ClubCorp, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Invited seeks a Pickleball Professional to organize clinics, private lessons, and activities that grow participation in the club’s pickleball programs. You will promote pickleball memberships and serve as the club’s ambassador, elevating member experience and value.

Reporting to the Head Pickleball Professional or Racquet Sports Director, you will design programs for all ages, teach skills, run leagues, and ensure top-notch facility maintenance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of pickleball playing, instructing, or coaching in a club or sports facility.
• 1+ year of group pickleball clinics or instructional programs for varying levels, including juniors and adults.
• 1+ year of organizing and running social events for members.
• Certification from a reputable pickleball organization (PPA, USPTA, or PTR).
• College degree or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and promote engaging pickleball clinics, private lessons, and programs for adults, juniors, and seniors.
• Provide instruction for private and group pickleball lessons with skill-building drills.
• Organize and promote leagues, round robins, drop-ins, ladders, tournaments and other events to boost participation.
• Maximize facility use to attract new members and foster a vibrant community.
• Assist members with pickleball needs and ensure compliance with policies.
• Reach out to new members for pickleball orientation and program introductions.
• Interact professionally with members and guests, handling changes and last-minute requests.
• Maintain courts to high standards and ensure a safe environment.
• Support daily assignments and maintain organized workspaces; arrange furniture and equipment.

Skills

Pickleball coaching

Group clinics

Event organization

Member service

Certification: PPA/USPTA/PTR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

• Locations 9400 Club Hill Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27617, US
• Business Unit Brier Creek Country Club

Job Description

Ready to join a dynamic company in the hospitality and service industry where people help drive the success of the business? Since itsinceptionin 1957, Invited hasoperatedwith the central purpose of building relationships and enriching the lives of our members, guests and more than17,000 employees. We are the largest owner and operator of private clubs nationwide, with 130+ country clubs, city clubs, and athletic clubs. Our Clubs offer first-class amenities, including championship golf courses, modern workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools,state-of-the-artracquet facilities, fitness centers, and much more.Come bea part of this incredible and inclusive team at Invited !

Job Summary

The Pickleball Professional is responsible for organizing engaging pickleball clinics, private lessons, and events that foster participation and enjoyment in the club's pickleball programs. You will actively promote pickleball sports memberships to potential members and serve as the club's pickleball ambassador, enhancing the overall experience and value of the club.

Reporting Structure

• Reports to the Head Pickleball Professional or Racquet Sports Director

Day to Day

Assist in the design and promotion of engaging pickleball clinics, private lessons, and programs for adults, juniors, and seniors, aimed at enhancing skill development and boosting participation.

Provide instruction for private and group pickleball lessons, including skill-building drills, to promote player development and enjoyment of the sport.

Help organize and promote leagues, round robins, drop-in sessions, ladders, tournaments, and other relevant events to enhance community engagement and encourage participation.

Optimize the use of the club's pickleball facilities to minimize attrition and attract new members, fostering a vibrant and engaging community atmosphere.

Provide assistance to members with all their pickleball needs while ensuring compliance with established pickleball policies.

Reach out to new members to conduct a pickleball orientation, introducing them to the facility and available programs.

Interact professionally with members and guests, providing assistance with changes and accommodating last-minute requests as needed.

Maintain the courts to a high standard and ensure a safe environment for all facility users.

Help ensure daily assignments are completed in designated areas to meet club standards and maintain orderly workspaces, arrange furniture and equipment, and picking up trash and debris.

Additional Duties

Due to the dynamic nature of the club, employees are expected to assist others as needed and take on additional tasks as assigned by management.

Follow all company, club, and department policies, procedures, and instructions.

Maintain a high level of professionalism and a commitment to excellence in interactions with members, colleagues, and staff.

Follow safe working practices, ensuring compliance with safety guidelines and encouraging others to do the same.

Take the initiative in personal and professional growth and maintain any required certifications relevant to your role.

Address and resolve challenges using available resources, working with regional and corporate teams to support club operations.

Attend daily briefings and actively engage in required activities to stay informed and contribute to the team’s success.

About You

Required

High school diploma or equivalent.

A minimum of 2 years of experience playing, instructing, or coaching pickleball at a competitive or professional level, preferably in a club or sports facility setting.

A minimum of 1 year of experience conducting group pickleball clinics, private lessons, or instructional programs for players of varying skill levels, including juniors and adults.

A minimum of 1 year of experience organizing and running social events for members.

A recognized certification from a reputable pickleball organization (e.g., PPA, USPTA, or PTR).

Preferred

A college degree or equivalent.

Strong experience with ROGY programs.

Strong experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in a sports or recreation environment, with a strong focus on delivering exceptional member/guest service.

Strong experience in promoting pickleball programs, lessons, and memberships to help drive engagement and participation.

Demonstrated ability to work well with people of all ages and abilities, demonstrating strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Physical Requirements

Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and driving.

Occasional exposure to temperature changes, dust, fumes, or gases.

Squatting, kneeling, reaching, grasping, twisting, and bending.

Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 lbs. on occasion.

Talking, hearing, and seeing.

Primary Tools/Equipment

Racket (1 lbs.)

Ball Machine (25 lbs.)

Pickle Balls (1 lbs.)

Cones and markers (1 lbs.)

Targets (1 lbs.)

Teaching aids

Work Schedule

Adherence to attendance requirements as outlined in the weekly schedule.

Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet position deadlines.

Availability to work on weekends and/or holidays as required.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team, and our Total Rewards package reflects that commitment. Your actual base pay will be determined by your skills, experience, education, location, and -if you're in a non-exempt role-hours worked. While not all roles at Invited are full-time, those full-time team members have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Generous paid time off and leave programs ( time off as required by applicable law is also provided for part time team members )

Invited is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The job posting outlines the general requirements for this position and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.Additionalduties not mentioned here may be assigned as needed to ensure the smooth operation of the Club.