Director Of Racquet Sports And Recreation Sports

About the Club:

Sarasota National is a resort-style community that includes 2 Clubhouses, a 32,000 square foot Palm Club, a 5,000 square foot Golf Club on 2,100 Acres with 1580+ members, and $1.5M in annual F&B Sales.

We are an Audubon cooperative sanctuary offering food and beverage, 18-hole golf, tennis, pickle ball, bocce, resort pool, tiki bar, fitness classes, massages, personal training, golf lessons, wine, and a notary.

Sarasota National is a natural oasis in Venice offering a special, unique, and welcoming living experience. First-class amenities and an unsurpassed lifestyle are the hallmarks of the community. Whether it is walking our breathtaking paths, or enjoying tennis, fitness activities, the luxuries of a spa, use of our beautiful pool and extraordinary dining facilities, social entertainment, and proximity to Venice and Englewood beaches.

It is our desire to exceed the expectations of our Members and their Guests daily by providing all with the lifestyle of a premier community with established excellence in operations.

Director of Racquets and Recreation Sports

SUMMARY: The ideal candidate will be a 5.0+ rated pickleball player with technique and the ability to work with and advance all skill levels of pickleball while working to ensure growth and advancement in the programming of pickleball, tennis, and bocce. Oversee the growth and development of all pickleball, tennis, and bocce ball programs. Coordinates and assists in the programming, leagues, ladders, clinics, lessons, camps, club championships, monthly events, and all aspects of each sport. Provide private and group instructions in pickleball while ensuring outstanding member services are provided in all racquets and recreation sports. Supervision of the court maintenance staff and tennis professional staff. Determines appropriate selling cost of Racquets merchandise and procures merchandise accordingly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes but is not limited to the following:

• Supervises all tennis, bocce, and pickleball operations daily, including tennis instructors and court maintenance staff.

• Ensures that all club members and guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention to all their tennis, bocce, and pickleball needs.

• Creates lesson plans and runs instructional programs for pickleball, oversees and assists as needed in developing tennis and bocce.

• Provides both fee and complimentary lessons and clinics including skill development, technique, and strategy.

• Organizes and officiates/supervises all tournaments, leagues, and exhibitions.

• Markets and promotes all recreation activities and club facilities.

• Operates and manages the recreation office, handling sales and services related to racquet equipment/accessories.

• Enforces club policies and procedures regarding play on club courts.

• Coordinates and assists with light equipment repairs and strings rackets.

• Coordinates and assists as needed with maintenance and repair of courts with daily scheduled play.

• Inspects and maintains all physical tennis, bocce, and pickleball areas daily.

• Writes and edits all racquets and recreation-related news for the club's newsletter.

• Updates bulletin boards and flyers with the latest tennis, bocce, and pickleball information.

• Develops a detailed annual calendar of tennis, bocce, and pickleball activities.

• Selects, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates all recreation team members.

• Establishes an inventory control system and submits monthly reports.

• Delivers all charges and invoices to the accounting department.

• Develops the budget for the recreation department, and takes corrective action as necessary

to help assure that the budget goals are met.

• Attends staff meetings, recreation committee meetings, and special meetings of the Board of Directors as required.

• Assists the food and beverage manager and chef in coordinating food and beverage service for tennis, bocce, and pickleball events.

• Maintains an accurate record of all lessons, clinics, and charges given, providing written reports on a monthly basis.

• Represents the club at state or national pickleball events and tournaments with approval from the club.

• Purchases trophies for special tennis, bocce, and pickleball events.

• Creates and promotes league play.

• Responsible for a continuous improvement effort in the racquets and recreations operation pertaining to service, quality, and cost reduction/management.

• Process and approve employee timecards each pay period.

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: $55,000 - $60,000 per year

Lesson Income: $10,000+ potential per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

• Staff Meal