Racquet Sports Director

Mouratoglou Tennis Center; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mouratoglou Tennis Center in Orlando is seeking a Racquet Sports Director to lead the strategy, operations, and commercial development of the Mouratoglou Racquet Club in Orlando. This senior leadership role combines team management, financial ownership, business development, and operational excellence to deliver a premium racquet sports experience across tennis, pickleball, and padel.

The position will define and implement the club’s racquet sports strategy, recruit and mentor a high-performing

Qualifications

• Several years of significant leadership experience in racquet sports.
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Strong ability to lead teams and manage day-to-day operations in a club or resort setting.
• Experience in developing and structuring racquet sports programs.
• Business-driven mindset to grow activity and revenue streams.
• Player background with coaching experience in tennis (pickleball and padel ideally).

Responsibilities

• Define and implement the racquet sports strategy for the club.
• Oversee daily operations with high service standards.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop coaches and staff.
• Set objectives, performance standards, schedules, and procedures.
• Own the department budget, revenue targets, and financial reporting.
• Develop commercial initiatives to boost participation, court usage, and profitability.
• Identify revenue opportunities across coaching, academies, events, and partnerships.
• Monitor KPIs and report to senior management.
• Apply a sales mindset to convert inquiries and grow participation.
• Design and manage programs for junior and adult players; include clinics, leagues, and events.
• Ensure coaching quality and a player-development pathway.
• Provide exceptional member and guest experiences and act as brand ambassador.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategic planning

Sales mindset

Customer relations

English

Job description

We are recruiting a Racquet Sports Director to lead the strategy, operations, and commercial development of our Mouratoglou Racquet Club in Orlando.

This is a senior leadership position combining team management, financial ownership, business development, and operational excellence. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a premium racquet sports experience across tennis, pickleball, and padel.

Strategic Leadership & Operations

• Define and implement the club’s overall racquet sports strategy
• Lead all day-to-day operations, ensuring consistently high standards of service, organization, and delivery
• Recruit, manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of coaches and operational staff
• Establish clear objectives, performance standards, schedules, and operating procedures

Financial & Commercial Performance

• Own the department’s budget, revenue targets, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Develop and execute commercial initiatives to increase participation, court utilization, membership engagement, and profitability
• Identify new revenue opportunities across coaching, academies, clinics, tournaments, events, retail, sponsorships, and partnerships
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide regular performance reports to senior management
• Apply a strong sales mindset to convert inquiries, retain players, and grow participation across all programs

Program Development

• Design and manage a comprehensive, high-quality program for junior and adult players of all levels
• Develop private coaching, group clinics, academies, leagues, tournaments, camps, and signature events
• Continuously assess and improve the offering based on member feedback, participation trends, and market opportunities
• Ensure consistent coaching standards and a clear player-development pathway

Premium Member & Guest Experience

• Build strong, lasting relationships with members, guests, partners, and key stakeholders
• Create an engaging and community-driven environment aligned with the expectations of an international luxury clientele
• Act as the visible ambassador of racquet sports within the club
• Handle member feedback and service issues with professionalism, discretion, and a solutions-oriented approach

Coaching Excellence

• Maintain an active and credible on-court presence through selected private lessons, clinics, and high-profile events
• Supervise coaching quality and ensure consistency across the team
• Mentor coaches and support their ongoing professional development

Profile

• Authorized to work in the US
• Several years of significant experience as Racquet Sports Director, or comparable leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams while managing day-to-day operations in a club, resort, or multi-sport environment
• Strong experience in developing and structuring racquet sports programs
• Business-driven mindset with the ability to grow activity and revenue streams
• Player background and coaching experience : tennis (pickleball, and padel ideally)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, suited to an international, high-end clientele
• Highly organized with the ability to manage schedules, staffing, and logistics efficiently
• English required