What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pickleball Director position at Western Michigan University?
Position Details
Posting Summary
College
VP Business And Finance-DIV
Executive Area
VP Business And Finance
Department
West Hills Athletic Club
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1707P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
West Hills Athletic Club
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Position Information
Physical requirements and working conditions
Posting Summary
College
VP Business And Finance-DIV
Executive Area
VP Business And Finance
Department
West Hills Athletic Club
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S1707P
Job Type
Full Time, Regular
Pay Type
Exempt/Salaried
Pay Grade
F
Campus Location
West Hills Athletic Club
Salary Range
Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package.
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
- External applicants should use the WMU - Application.
- Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application.
Additional Position Information
- Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at: https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation
- 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: https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff
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.