What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pickleball Guest Services Associate position at Friendly Pickle?
Friendly Pickle, Kalamazoo’s premier indoor pickleball facility, is hiring part-time Guest Services Associates to join our growing team. This is an ideal opportunity for college students seeking a flexible job that builds valuable customer service, event operations, and facility management skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet members and guests with a welcoming and professional attitude
- Manage court reservations and check-ins using scheduling software
- Answer phones and provide accurate information about membership and facility offerings
- Give facility tours to new and prospective members
- Support the coordination of pickleball programs, classes, and tournaments
- Execute daily opening and closing procedures
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional club environment
- Attend required staff meetings and training sessions
- Other duties as required
Qualifications:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Friendly, reliable, and team-oriented
- Comfortable learning new software systems
- Able to make quick, informed decisions while working independently
- Previous customer service or front desk experience preferred, but not required
- Available for flexible scheduling (min of 4, 4 hr shifts per week), including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Must be 18 years or older with a valid photo ID
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willing to complete if necessary)
- Must be able to pass a background check
What we offer you:
- Real-world experience in customer-facing operations and recreation facility support
- Flexible hours in a fun, family-friendly environment
- Upbeat work environment centered around the fastest-growing sport in the U.S.
- Resume-building experience in hospitality, communication, and operations
- Annual Club Membership
Apply anytime – we’re always recruiting and accepting applications. Whether you're exploring a future in sports management, recreation, hospitality, communications, or simply want a dynamic part-time job during school, this is a great way to get involved and grow.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 16 – 28 per week
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15