Job Description

Seasonal PT Pickleball Adult Social Host

Chester VA, 23836

About Us

The , one of 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association, is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization that serves around 32,000 members in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and eastern and southern West Virginia. USTA Mid-Atlantic Section is committed to offering quality recreational and competitive programs for people of all ages and abilities. We aim to grow tennis in the Mid-Atlantic by creating accessible and inclusive opportunities that enrich ALL lives \xe2\x80\x93physically, emotionally, and socially \xe2\x80\x93 by connecting all generations with the lifetime sport of tennis. Our vision is tennis for EVERY community.

Mission

USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section is seeking a Seasonal Part-time Pickleball Adult Social Host to coordinate and assist with pickleball league facilitation at the local level. The Pickleball Adult Social Host will report to the Social Play Manager and will work closely with the Adult Programs team to help grow the game of tennis and support the organization\xe2\x80\x99s philanthropic mission.

Locations where Pickleball Adult Social Hosts are needed:

• Charlottesville, VA 22903
• Chester, VA 23836
• Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Responsibilities

Coordinate and host pickleball adult social programming to include:

• Create a fun and energetic experience for participants.
• Promote pickleball league and tournament play opportunities through local marketing, meetup groups, social media platforms, flyers as approved by supervisor & marketing and generally aid in player recruitment.
• Manage player registrations, assist with new player sign-ups, and ensure completed registration payment.
• Represent USTA Mid-Atlantic at facilities with pickleball league matches or tournaments and other establishments in an upbeat, positive professional manner.
• Display excellent communication with players throughout the duration of the event/season, including keeping them up-to-date on any relevant information and answering any customer service questions.
• Identify and resolve event or pickleball league issues while keeping the Supervisor informed of decisions.
• Greet players, provide balls and score sheets for league play, and ensure match scores are collected by the captains at each site for entry.
• Ensure waiver completion for all players in the league.
• Ensure equipment allocated for the league is managed throughout the season and returned upon completion.
• Work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Complete required SafeSport Training and ensure it is updated yearly.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements - What are we looking for?

Mission and culture contributor: First and foremost - someone committed to the mission and vision of USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section, Inc.

Great organizational skills and follow-up: Someone who has a good foundation of methodical, personal organization that gives them the confidence to reach deadlines and achieve outcomes even when there are numerous other \xe2\x80\x9cpriorities\xe2\x80\x9d.

Excellent communicator: Someone who is skilled at and loves keeping everyone informed about what is going on and can do so succinctly, clearly, and compellingly. This includes written and verbal communication.

Minimum qualifications:

• On court pickleball experience required. Must live in the Mid-Atlantic Section of Maryland, DC, Virginia, WV.
• Experience with Google Suite, to include G-Mail, Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Drive preferred.
• Must be able to professionally handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Physical Requirements of the Job: Spend frequent time making repetitive motions; spend frequent time sitting, standing and walking; spend frequent time using your hands to handle, reach, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Lifting up to 25lbs with or without assistance.

If this is a role that interests you, please apply. We look forward to learning more about you and the unique experiences you would bring to this role.

Seasonal Pickleball Adult Social Host Position FAQs

\xe2\x97\x8f How many hours does this position work? The schedule for this position varies based on the programming, which could include nights, weekends and holidays. This position is seasonal and part-time which is 20 hours or less per week.

\xe2\x97\x8f How much does this position pay? Position is non-exempt and paid between $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

\xe2\x97\x8f What is USTA/Mid-Atlantics\xe2\x80\x99 approach to a diverse and equitable workforce? We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic selves to work and where everyone\xe2\x80\x99s voice is heard. You can read our diversity statement below, but we want to take it a step further because creating a diverse and equitable workforce and workplace culture goes beyond a diversity statement in a job posting. We will continue the journey to educate, foster, cultivate, and preserve a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the organization and beyond.

USTA/MAF Diversity Statement

We are committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace in which everyone is welcomed, valued, and supported. USTA/Mid-Atlantic Foundation recruits, employs, compensates, and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic or family medical history, marital, parental, veteran, or military status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

\xe2\x97\x8f What does the hiring process consist of? The first step is to Apply!

o Apply - We will be accepting applications on a continual basis as we have programs for all seasons.

o Interviews - will be conducted by the Social Play Manager. Interviews are approximately 30 minutes.

o References - will be checked by HR. We will check the most recent professional references.

o Final Offer - will be made by HR.

\xe2\x97\x8f If you have a question that is not listed here, what can you do? Feel free to fill out this and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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