Head Padel Professional

About Racket Social Club

Racket Social Club (RSC) is a fast-growing racquet sports network delivering premium, community-driven experiences. Our Houston expansion includes clubs in Katy and Willowbrook, with a third Houston-area location set to open this fall. RSC also operates clubs in Atlanta and Denver, and will soon offer a total of 21 padel courts across its national network.

Position Overview

Racket Social Club is seeking a dynamic, entrepreneurial Head Padel Professional to lead and oversee padel programming, coaching, and community engagement across our three Houston-area clubs: Katy, Willowbrook, and our newest location opening this fall.

This is a high-impact leadership role for a proven operator and coach who can build exceptional player experiences, develop high-performing teams, and drive growth across multiple locations. The Head Pro will balance on-court teaching with strategic oversight, ensuring consistent programming, operational excellence, and a best-in-class member experience across the Houston market.

Key Responsibilities

Regional Leadership & Programming

• Oversee all padel programming across three Houston-area clubs.
• Design and manage seasonal schedules for lessons, clinics, leagues, tournaments, social play, and special events.
• Ensure programming is balanced across beginner, intermediate, and advanced player segments.
• Introduce innovative formats, activations, and community-building initiatives to maximize engagement and court utilization.
• Lead successful programming launches for new club openings.

Coaching & Player Development

• Deliver private, semi-private, and group instruction.
• Lead a minimum of 6 clinics per week.
• Oversee open play programming across all locations.
• Maintain consistent instructional standards and player development pathways throughout the region.

Team Leadership & Staffing

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and mentor coaching and programming staff across all Houston clubs.
• Establish clear goals, KPIs, and performance standards.
• Foster a culture of professionalism, hospitality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Member Experience & Community Growth

• Create a welcoming, concierge-level member experience at every club.
• Build strong relationships with members and cultivate vibrant local communities.
• Develop partnerships, sponsorships, and community outreach initiatives to expand awareness and participation.
• Collaborate with marketing on newsletters, email campaigns, website updates, and social media.

Business Performance & Operations

• Monitor participation, programming performance, and financial results across all locations.
• Use data and member feedback to optimize offerings and drive growth.
• Provide regular reporting, strategic recommendations, and action plans to senior leadership.
• Share best practices across the broader RSC network.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced leader in racket sports, hospitality, fitness, or premium club operations.
• Proven success managing multi-site operations, teams, and programming.
• Strong coaching background with a passion for community building.
• Demonstrated ability to drive participation, retention, and revenue growth.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-growing organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Hospitality, Sports Management, or a related field preferred.
• Significant management experience in club operations, hospitality, or sports programming.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience using club management systems and KPI reporting tools.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Padel expertise required; formal coaching certification strongly preferred.
• Background check required.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Compensation Package

• Competitive base salary
• Lesson income with own commission and commission from other coaches
• Performance-based bonus opportunities

Benefits

• Complimentary Racket Social Club membership
• Director’s Club of America membership privileges
• Merchandise and equipment discounts
• Adidas sponsorship package
• Professional development support, including certifications, conferences, and industry training

Employment Eligibility

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment verification and background checks are required upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Racket Social Club is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to patricio@racketsocialclub.us with the subject line:

Head Padel Professional – Houston

Requirements added by the job poster

• Authorized to work in the United States