Pickleball Director

Posting Summary

College

College VP Business And Finance-DIV

Executive Area

Executive Area VP Business And Finance

Department

Department West Hills Athletic Club

Posting Number

Posting Number S1707P

Job Type

Job Type Full Time, Regular

Pay Type

Pay Grade

Pay Grade F

Campus Location

Campus Location West Hills Athletic Club

Salary Range

Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

General Summary

Oversees pickleball facility, scheduling, programming, events, and staff management, with a focus on participation, court utilization, and member experience.

Major Duties

• Manages finances and oversees budget and member accounts for the department.
• Recruits, trains, and mentors a team of pickleball instructors and event organizers.
• Fosters an inclusive club culture that prioritizes member and guest camaraderie, and long-term retention.
• Develops and oversee a dynamic calendar of leagues, clinics, tournaments, social events and other related activities.
• Interacts with members, actively listens to their needs, and acts on feedback to continuously improve the player experience, and implementing improvements to enhance the player experience.
• Collaborates to promote programs and highlight the pickleball community on social media.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication.
• Experience with the business operations of a sports organization or club.
• Budget management and supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of pickleball rules and rating systems.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.
• First Aid/ CPR / AED certification required or the ability to obtain within one year after hire.

Desired Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to: .

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Light work with some physical demands such as continuously lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds, but rarely moving more than 25 to 50 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an associate's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience with the business operations of a sports organization or club?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have budget management experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have supervisory experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a strong understanding of pickleball rules and rating systems?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you certified as a First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor or do you have the ability to obtain within one-year of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other

WMU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Protected veterans, individuals with disabilities and all other qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.