Pickleball Program Director: Lead Clinics, Leagues & Events

Troon; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Matching 401(k)

Job summary

The Club at Forest Ridge is seeking a dynamic Pickleball Program Director to lead and expand our pickleball offerings in Broken Arrow, OK. You will oversee clinics, private lessons, leagues, open plays, socials, and tournaments, while building community and revenue.

Collaborate with the Racquet Sports Director and tennis team on multi-sport events, and act as the club's pickleball ambassador in the community. A passion for development and motivation is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and scaling programs that boost member engagement and revenue.
• Strong understanding of tournament and league operations.
• Excellent organizational skills and professional demeanor.
• 4.0+ DUPR rating preferred.
• Familiar with PickleballTournaments.com, Swish Tournaments & Swish App, DUPR, and common messaging tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard communication platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow all pickleball programming: clinics, private lessons, leagues, and tournaments.
• Run monthly Pickleball 101 onboarding for new players.
• Foster member connections through game arranging and DUPR building.
• Design programs and drills for players from beginner to 4.0+.
• Collaborate with Racquet Sports Director and tennis team on multi-sport events.
• Serve as the face of pickleball at the club and the community.

Skills

Program development

Member engagement

Organizational skills

DUPR rating

Padel knowledge

Tools

PickleballTournaments.com

Swish Tournaments

Swish App

DUPR

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

GroupMe

Teamreach

Job description

The Club at Forest Ridge is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Pickleball Program Director to lead and expand our thriving pickleball program. If you live and breathe pickleball, enjoy working with players of all levels, and thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and grow all pickleball programming: clinics, private lessons, beginner 101s, leagues, open plays, socials, and tournaments

Run monthly Pickleball 101 onboarding for new players

Foster member connections through game arranging and DUPR building

Design programs and drills for beginner to 4.0+ advanced players

Work closely with Racquet Sports Director and the tennis team to plan multi-sport tournaments and, pickle and padel events

Serve as the face of pickleball at the club and in the community

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven success in developing and scaling programs that boost member engagement and revenue

Strong understanding of tournament and league operations

Enthusiastic, professional, and self-motivated with excellent organizational skills

4.0+ DUPR rating preferred

Experience or familiarity with platforms such as:

PickleballTournaments.com

Swish Tournaments & Swish App

DUPR

Messaging Platforms: Email, Text, Group Me, Teamreach

Microsoft Family: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel

Padel knowledge or experience is a strong plus

Physical Demands:

Frequently stands, walks, uses hands, talks, hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally sits. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Benefits for Qualified Associates:

Medical

Vision

Matching 401(k)

About Cliff Drysdale Tennis

Cliff Drysdale Tennis (CDT) offers the opportunity for advancing in the racquet sports management industry for those that excel. CDT manages 30+ racquet sports and fitness facilities throughout the United States and is always looking for experienced racquet sport teaching professionals to join our growing team. The CDT Professional provides exceptional instruction and customer service to create an outstanding racquet sports experience and advance the industry.

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