Director of Racquet Sports at Arcis Golf Austin, TX

ABOUT RIVER PLACE COUNTRY CLUB River Place Country Club is a private, family-oriented club in Austin’s scenic Texas Hill Country, offering championship golf, a new tennis center, fitness, swimming, dining, children’s programming, and a vibrant social calendar.

The racquet operation features eight tennis courts and two pickleball courts, along with organized leagues, clinics, private lessons, camps, social events, and competitive programming for adults and juniors. LED court lighting, shade structures, and a strong team and junior-program culture support an active, year-round racquet community.

POSITION OVERVIEW Arcis Golf is seeking an experienced, energetic, and service-driven Director of Racquet Sports to lead all aspects of the tennis and pickleball operation at River Place Country Club. This leader will establish the department’s strategic direction, elevate instruction and programming, develop and support the professional team, drive participation and revenue growth, and deliver exceptional member experiences on and off the courts.

The ideal candidate combines strong racquet-sports credentials with proven leadership, operational discipline, financial acumen, and a genuine ability to build relationships across an active private-club community.

Reporting relationship: This position reports directly to the General Manager and collaborates closely with Arcis Golf’s regional and national racquet-sports leadership to align departmental strategy, programming, financial performance, and member-experience standards.

Lead a comprehensive tennis and pickleball program serving juniors and adults of all ages and skill levels

Create an energetic, welcoming, and service-focused culture that strengthens member connection

Partner with club leadership to align racquet programming with River Place’s broader lifestyle experience

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and execute the strategic vision, annual business plan, and programming calendar for tennis and pickleball

Recruit, train, schedule, coach, and evaluate racquet professionals and support staff

Deliver and oversee private lessons, group instruction, clinics, camps, leagues, tournaments, team practices, and social events

Expand adult and junior participation while retaining existing players and strengthening the pathway from beginner to competitive play

Build strong relationships with members, captains, families, guests, and community partners

Manage departmental budgets, labor, lesson and program revenue, retail activity, scheduling, and performance reporting

Maintain high standards for court presentation, safety, equipment, inventory, and the overall racquet facility

Collaborate with membership, marketing, food and beverage, fitness, golf, and events teams to create integrated club experiences

Act as a visible, engaged ambassador for River Place Country Club and Arcis Golf

QUALIFICATIONS

A minimum of five years of progressive racquet-sports experience, including at least two years in a leadership or management position within a private club, resort, academy, or high-volume racquet-sports operation.

Strong tennis teaching and programming background; pickleball knowledge and experience are highly valued

Proven ability to grow participation, revenue, member satisfaction, and team performance

Excellent communication, organization, scheduling, and relationship-building skills

Experience managing budgets, payroll, pricing, retail, events, and departmental reporting

USPTA, PTR, PPR, or other recognized professional certification preferred

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, leagues, and special events

A positive, visible, hands-on leadership style and a passion for exceptional member service

WHY RIVER PLACE AND ARCIS GOLF?

Join an Austin club benefiting from a major Arcis Golf investment, including upgraded dining and social spaces, an expanded two-story fitness center, restorative amenities, and enhanced retail.

Lead racquet sports within a complete Hill Country lifestyle experience featuring a new tennis center, championship golf, aquatics, wellness, dining, and family programming.

Shape the future of an active tennis and pickleball community with strong adult, junior, team, instructional, and social programming

Collaborate with racquet-sports leaders across the Arcis Golf portfolio and access meaningful professional-development and career-growth opportunities

Bring new ideas, energy, accountability, and hospitality to a highly visible leadership role

EXPLORE RIVER PLACE COUNTRY CLUB Learn more about River Place Country Club and its Hill Country lifestyle.

Explore racquet sports at River Place, including tennis, pickleball, leagues, clinics, and year-round programming.