Fairgrounds Racket Club - Head Pickleball Skilled, Markham ON

- Leaside Markham, ON
- Full-Time
- $20,000/year

Job Description

Our Purpose

At Fairgrounds, we believe sport has the power to bring people together. Our Head Pickleball Professional is much more than a coach - they are the face of our pickleball community, an ambassador for the sport, a mentor to our coaching team, and a driving force behind creating exceptional player experiences every day.

This full time role is responsible for developing an energetic, welcoming and inclusive pickleball culture while delivering world-class coaching, innovative programming and unforgettable events. Alongside the General Manager, you will help open and grow the Fairgrounds brand in our upcoming location in Markham, ON . The Head Pickleball Professional plays a key leadership role in growing the Fairgrounds community and helping establish Fairgrounds as Canada's premier destination for pickleball.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Community Building

- Serve as the primary ambassador for pickleball at our upcoming location - Fairgrounds Markham
- Create a welcoming, high-energy atmosphere that encourages participation, friendships and community.
- Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, positivity and exceptional customer service.
- Recruit, onboard, mentor and manage the pickleball coaching team.
- Foster a collaborative coaching culture focused on continuous improvement and member experience.
- Represent Fairgrounds within the local pickleball community and act as a champion for the growth of the sport.

Programming & Player Development

- Develop,



maintain and continually refine the pickleball programming calendar in collaboration with the General Manager.
- Deliver innovative clinics, lessons, events and player development opportunities for all skill levels.
- Host DUPR rating sessions and new member onboarding experiences.
- Identify opportunities to improve the player journey and increase participation.

Coaching

Provide exceptional coaching through:

- Group clinics
- Leagues
- Introductory programs
- High-performance training
- Community events
- Corporate programs
- Specialty clinics

Maintain the highest coaching standards while creating a fun, encouraging and motivating environment for every player.

Events & Community Engagement

- Assist in the planning and hosting of tournaments, leagues and flagship Fairgrounds events.
- Create memorable player experiences that build excitement and strengthen the Fairgrounds community.
- Support sponsor activations and special events as required.
- Manage pickleball WhatsApp groups and facilitate member matchmaking and community engagement.
- Encourage player participation through regular communication and relationship building.
- Recruit and assist in hiring coaching staff.
- Schedule, mentor and support the coaching team.
- Ensure all coaches maintain professional standards.
- Manage coach availability through PodPlay.
- Approve schedule adjustments when necessary.
- Review and reconcile coach invoicing monthly.
- Provide ongoing coaching education and best-practice sharing.

Operations & Administration

- Enforce coach scheduling requirements and PodPlay availability standards.
- Submit weekly updates, including:
- Wins
- Action items
- Monitor lesson quality and member feedback.
- Ensure programs begin and finish on schedule.
- Support club

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