Head Pickleball Professional

Do you love sharing your passion for pickleball?
Do you enjoy coaching and connecting with players of all levels?
Do you want to make an impact in a close-knit Club community?

The grass IS greener here at The Country Club at DC Ranch!

We’re looking for a passionate Head Pickleball Professional to join our thriving Racquet Sports team! Following the addition of four brand-new pickleball courts last season, our pickleball program continues to grow, making this an exciting opportunity to lead and further develop the program. This is a full-time, seasonal role running from September through May and a great opportunity to be part of one of the largest and most welcoming family clubs in the greater Phoenix and Scottsdale area, with a vibrant adult and junior racquets community.

The Head Pickleball Professional will organize and oversee all aspects of the pickleball program under the guidance of the Director of Racquet Sports, including scheduling, marketing, monthly events, communication with captains and players on interclub teams, teaching clinics and private lessons, and developing program curriculum. The Head Pickleball Professional will also support the Assistant Director of Tennis as needed with events, drills, and clinics across the Racquet Sports program. Additional responsibilities include assisting with merchandising in the Racquets Shop, maintaining the facility, and contributing to newsletter and social media content.

Why The Country Club at DC Ranch?

The Country Club at DC Ranch is a member-owned, nationally acclaimed private golf and country club poised prominently near the McDowell Mountains. The Club is preparing to unveil its newly renovated championship golf course in November 2026, showcasing the design artistry of Tom Lehman. Alongside the course, members enjoy a stunning 45,000 square-foot Ranch Hacienda Clubhouse, six tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a pool complex, and a fully appointed fitness facility. The Country Club at DC Ranch embodies an exclusive desert lifestyle—its vibrancy and warmth welcome members, their families, and guests. The Club heralds its Mission Statement as follows: Through exceptional hospitality, The Country Club at DC Ranch is committed to building tradition and dedicated to being the pre-eminent southwest lifestyle club by creating a legacy of fun, family and friendliness.

Benefits we offer:

• Matching 401k
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Retail Discounts
• Lifetime Gym Membership
• Golf privileges
• Complimentary hot lunch
• Referral Program
• Employee Scholarship Fund
• Growth Opportunities
• & more!

Qualifications:

• Certification with the RSPA is preferred; certification must be achieved within the first year of full-time employment
• Competitive pickleball player with a 4.5 or above rating
• Two to three years of teaching experience and/or pickleball supervisory experience
• Able to promote and teach private and group lessons to juniors and adults

Compensation is commensurate based on experience and credentials and will include a base hourly rate, benefits, a percentage of lessons and clinics, uniform allowance, and education allowance.

You can learn more about us at www.ccdcranch.com or follow us on Instagram @thecountryclubatdcranch !