Pickleball Program Director- The Club at Forest Ridge

The Club at Forest Ridge, managed by Bobby Jones Links, is a semi-private country club located in Broken Arrow, OK. The Club opened in 1989 and was designed by Oklahoma native Randy Heckenkemper. Our club is the centerpiece of the Forest Ridge community. It provides amenities typically only available at private clubs – two beautiful clubhouses, a meticulously maintained golf course, an exclusive social club, premier services, and an upscale restaurant and bar. 

Established in 2000 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, Bobby Jones Links is a club management and development company serving private, resort, daily fee, and public courses. At the heart of our work is a commitment to serving people and creating exceptional experiences for members, guests, and employees. We live by our core values: Make People Happy, Do What You Say, Strive for Excellence, Be Driven, and Grow Every Day. These principles shape our culture and drive our success. As Bobby Jones said, “The secret of golf is to turn three shots into two.” That same pursuit of excellence defines everything we do.

The Club at Forest Ridge is seeking a dynamic, experienced, and passionate Pickleball Program Director to lead and expand our thriving pickleball program. If you live and breathe pickleball, enjoy working with players of all levels, and thrive in a collaborative, community-focused environment, this is the opportunity for you!

Primary responsibilities include:

• Lead and grow all pickleball programming: clinics, private lessons, beginner 101s, leagues, open plays, socials, and tournaments
• Run monthly Pickleball 101 onboarding for new players
• Foster member connections through game arranging and DUPR building
• Design programs and drills for beginner to 4.0 advanced players
• Work closely with Director of Racquet Sports and the Racquets Team to plan multi-sport tournaments and, pickle and padel events
• Serve as the face of pickleball at the club and in the community

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven success in developing and scaling programs that boost member engagement and revenue
• Strong understanding of tournament and league operations
• Enthusiastic, professional, and self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
• 4.0 DUPR rating preferred
• Experience or familiarity with platforms such as:
  • PickleballTournaments.com
  • Swish Tournaments & Swish App
  • DUPR
  • Fluid
  • Messaging Platforms: Email, Text, Group Me, Teamreach
  • Microsoft Family: Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel
  • Padel knowledge or experience is a strong plus

Physical Demands:

• Frequently stands, walks, uses hands, talks, hears, reaches with hands and arms, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. Occasionally sits. Regularly lifts up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifts up to 50 pounds.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Matching 401(k)