What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pickleball Director position at Sportime Clubs, LLC?
JOB SUMMARY: Help develop and implement pickleball instructional, recreational and competitive programming for our members and guests that maximizes court revenue, minimizes related expenses, and reflects the high standard of excellence that we have established for all SPORTIME services. To team build with and be a resource for the staff of other pickleball instructors in order to better serve our members and guests. To maximize and protect the profitability of all programming. To recruit, interview and hire qualified teaching professionals pickleball programs when needed. Train, coach and educate staff of pickleball instructors on all pickleball instructional and administrative related matters on a daily basis and at weekly meetings when applicable. Mentor and be a resource for pickleball coaches. To help design our instructional programs to offer quality instruction to our members at every age, level, and level of interest. Provide concierge-type consultation services to all members and guests relating to pickleball programming. Be knowledgeable of all competitive pickleball opportunities, both sanctioned and unsanctioned. Stay current on all pickleball certifications that will put our site on the cutting edge of all pickleball developments. To help introduce tennis members to pickleball and to provide welcoming opportunities for them to play.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Bottom line profitability of all pickleball programming
- To providing the highest quality instruction in a safe and enriching environment
- Recruiting of teaching staff
- Educate, coach, and team build with teaching staff
- Report important information to the GM of site
- Service the needs of our members, i.e. consulting, programming, etc.
- Promote other products and services of our company
- Attend sales and orientation meetings when necessary
- Assist in the planning of and attend special events hosted by our company
- Help promote company marketing initiatives
- To be a team player and use my best effort to help our company reach its goals.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Strong knowledge of the overall pickleball and recreational industry
- Minimum of two (2) years experience of pickleball instruction
- Determination to succeed regardless of the amount of time and effort required
- Understanding of our company’s mission statement
- Knowledge of other Sportime offerings
- Strong team building skills
- Strong motivational skills
- Superior knowledge and understanding of our mark superior tennis teaching skills
- Superior staff training skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
- Sales and marketing experience.
- Strong telemarketing and recruiting skills
- Creative ability to design and develop lesson programs
- Complete understanding of what membership means
- Excellent people skills
- Excellent problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong knowledge in administering a budget and tracking sales and leads
- Computer/ database experience
BENEFITS:
Member benefits- Employees receive complimentary Sportime membership and are eligible to use club facilities, including tennis, fitness and sports, to participate in club programs on a complimentary or discounted basis, and to receive discounts on retail and other purchases.
Health, dental and vision insurance - Full-Time employees are eligible to enroll in Sportime’s group health, dental and vision insurance plans on the first day of the month after they have worked 60 days. Premiums are deducted pre-tax from employees’ gross pay; Sportime contributes to the premiums of employees based upon gross pay thresholds.
401k Plan with employer match – Employees are eligible to enroll in Sportime’s 401k retirement plan, with matching, after they have completed one year of continuous service, worked at least 1000 hours in such calendar or anniversary year, and are over 21 years old (matching restrictions apply based on annual salary).
Sportime Clubs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that encourages and seeks workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), marital status, disability, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Sportime Clubs, LLC will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes from Recruiters or Placement Agencies will not be accepted by our company and will be processed accordingly.
Salary : $64,999 - $65,000