Pickleball Program Director- The Club at Forest Ridge

Job DetailsJob Location: The Club at Forest Ridge - Broken Arrow , OK 74014The 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)