National Pickleball Manager

Position Summary

The National Pickleball Manager leads Life Time’s national pickleball operations and partners with National Racquet Sports leadership to set business direction, priorities, and growth plans. This role works with Pickleball Leads and Club Leadership to deliver consistent programming, develop pickleball teams, and improve participation and financial results. The National Pickleball Manager connects national strategy with club execution through training, business reviews, and ongoing operational guidance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Partners with National Racquet Sports leadership to establish national pickleball strategies, business priorities, and growth plans.
• Leads implementation of national programming, brand standards, and operating procedures, working with field leaders to address gaps and improve club performance.
• Partners with Club Leadership on recruiting, selecting, onboarding, and developing Pickleball Leads.
• Conducts regular business reviews with field leaders to evaluate participation, revenue, expenses, and program performance and follow through on improvement plans.
• Participates in annual budget development and financial planning, monitors results against budget, and works with field leaders to address variances.
• Develops and refines pickleball programs and operating procedures in partnership with National Racquet Sports leadership, using club audits and field feedback to identify improvements.
• Coordinates the national tournament schedule and works with clubs on tournament planning, operating standards, and expense management.
• Coordinates pickleball program launches at new and existing clubs, including staffing preparation, training, and operational setup.
• Leads national pickleball calls and trains field leaders on programming, operating procedures, and approved league and scheduling systems.
• Partners with Marketing to plan and execute pickleball campaigns, promotions, and member communications.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sports Management, Recreation, or a related field.
• 5+ years of management experience in sports, recreation, or a related business.
• Experience leading pickleball programs, operations, and events.
• Experience recruiting, training, and developing team members and leaders.
• 2+ years of experience managing departmental financial performance in a profit and loss environment.
• Ability to analyze financial and operational results and develop plans to improve business performance.
• Ability to lead initiatives across multiple locations and gain cooperation from leaders across the business.
• Strong written and verbal communication, planning, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience overseeing sports or recreation programs across multiple locations.
• 2+ years of program design experience.
• PPR or IPTPA certification.
• Experience using league management, scheduling, and business reporting systems.

Pay

This is a salaried position starting at $85,000.00(or applicable minimum salary, if higher) and pays up to $117,000.00, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership

• Discounts on Life Time products and services

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)

• Training and professional development

• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage 

• Short term and long term disability insurance

• Life insurance

• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans

• Parental leave and adoption assistance

• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave

• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.