Pickleball Center Director

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Pickleball Center Director provides operational oversight and strategic leadership, including planning, development, and daily management of Pickleball center program. The program serves participants across all age groups and skill levels. This role will ensure the delivery of high-quality, engaging, and inclusive programming that promotes skill development, sportsmanship and community engagement, while prioritizing participant and staff safety, fair play and the YMCA's mission and core values.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, Business Administration, Physical Education or related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible professional experience in a combination of recreation, sports programming, and/or facility management. Minimum of five (5) years progressive, professional experience in recreation, sports programming and facility operations, including managing programs, leagues, tournaments, or sports-related activities. Minimum of three year's supervisory or leadership experience, including recruiting, developing and managing staff and/or volunteers in program and facility based environment. Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) or International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA) certification required or the ability to obtain certification within an established timeframe. Minimum 4.0+ Dynamic Universal Pickleball Rating (DUPR) required to demonstrate advanced playing proficiency and credibility in program leadership. Demonstrated knowledge of age-appropriate program development, sports instruction, and positive behavior management techniques across diverse participant Strong proficiency with computer systems and technology, including standard business software (Microsoft Office suite or equivalent) and experience with scheduling, reservation and program management systems. Must have strong interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations. Demonstrated financial management skills including experience with budget development, financial monitoring and program revenue and expense management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational, time management and project coordination abilities. Completion of YMCA Team Leader certification within 3 years. Demonstrated ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations. Current CPR, First-Aid and AED Certifications.