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Pickleball Director Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

City of Irvine

Contract Class Instructor

Irvine, CA

$23 - $29.75/hr

Pilates; foreign language; tennis, pickleball; and Zumba. Please review the Contract Instructor ... Director of Community Services, will review the proposals. Proposals will be considered for ...

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How much do pickleball director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for pickleball director in Riverside, CA is $182,084.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $101,200.00 and $263,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a pickleball director do?

A typical day for a Pickleball Director involves coordinating and overseeing pickleball programs, managing court schedules, organizing events or tournaments, and providing instruction or support to players of varying skill levels. You’ll often collaborate with club staff, manage communications with members, and address any facility or participant concerns that arise. Administrative tasks such as budgeting, inventory management, and marketing upcoming events are also common. The role is dynamic and people-focused, requiring a balance of time on the courts and in the office.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pickleball director?

To thrive as a Pickleball Director, you need strong knowledge of pickleball rules, tournament management, and experience in recreational sports programming or coaching, often supported by certifications like the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR). Familiarity with event scheduling software, membership management platforms, and court reservation systems is typically required. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills help you engage participants, manage staff, and resolve conflicts effectively. These skills ensure the successful planning and execution of programs, fostering a positive and inclusive pickleball community.

What is a pickleball director?

A Pickleball Director is responsible for overseeing the pickleball program at a club, facility, or organization. Their duties typically include organizing leagues, tournaments, and clinics, managing coaching staff, and promoting the sport to grow participation. They may also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and member engagement. The role requires strong leadership, coaching experience, and a passion for pickleball.

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Infographic showing various Pickleball Director job openings in Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $182,084 per year, or $87.5 per hour.

Contract Class Instructor

City of Irvine, CA

Irvine, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Location : Irvine, CA
Job Type: N/A
Job Number: 4056
Department: Community & Library Services
Division: Business & Suport Services / Contract Classes
Opening Date: 07/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
External Applicants:
Use the Workday External Jobs Hub to view and apply to opportunities.
Questions? Email jreal@cityofirvine.org
Please review theContract Instructor Handbookfor more information about opportunities and the application process.
The City of Irvine seeks candidates with solid instructional skills to enhance our Community and Library Services Contract Class offerings. Contract Class Instructors have unique skills or expertise and experience sharing their knowledge with members of the public in a class or workshop setting. This position is a temporary contract without benefits.
Typical courses will take place 1-3 days a week, for 1-4 hours a day, and will run for multiple weeks. Courses are created quarterly. The City will have the option to continue course offerings into subsequent quarters.
Summer camps are held June through mid-August. A typical camp runs five days a week, half day, and for one week. The City will have the option to continue course offerings into subsequent quarters.
Specific Areas of Interest:
  • Photography - Darkroom or Digital (Teen and adult classes to be offered)
  • Printmaking and Letterpress
  • Printmaking for teens
  • Culinary specialty skills or cuisines
  • Senior (50+) focused fitness classes
  • Senior (50+) focused technology classes
  • Pets
  • Tennis
  • Pickleball
  • Jewelry/Metal Arts - Fabrication (classes and workshops, beginning and advanced levels)
  • Knitting/Crochet classes
  • Contractors who have their own facility space to teach classes

Areas of interest that may be new or unique approaches to classes already offered will be considered. Unless the class proposal integrates unique approaches or aspects, the following areas will not be considered, as the City is meeting demand for these class types: Martial Arts such as Tae Kwon Do (TKD), Kung Fu, Shotokan, Tai Chi, and Karate; STEM classes; kindergarten readiness; yoga for all age groups; youth dance instruction or performance; financial literacy for adults; ballroom dance for adults; Pilates; foreign language; tennis, pickleball; and Zumba.
Please review the Contract Instructor Handbook and the guidelines below before submitting a course proposal:
  • Review our current quarter's Community and Library Services Inside Irvine to see if your proposed course is already being offered. You can view our brochure online at
  • For fine arts, review our current quarter's Art Beat newsletter to see if your proposed class is already being offered.
  • For senior (50+) programs, review our current quarter's Senior Connection newsletter to see if your proposed class is already being offered.
  • Please note that workshops and classes cannot be designed to sell or recommend products from your business or promote your consulting or investing services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Teach infants, children, teens, and adults based on course focus/description
  • Develop a course curriculum including course outline, description, and lessons; check for understanding and/or testing; and all other related course materials for the proposed subject(s)
  • Develop diverse and creative programming not currently offered by the City of Irvine

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
  • Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent knowledge/experience
  • Some teaching or presentation experience
  • Familiarity and experience working with a diverse populace
  • City of Irvine Business License for courses held in Irvine
  • Fingerprinting through the Irvine Police Department
  • Insurance as defined by contract

Supplemental Information
City staff, as designated by the Director of Community Services, will review the proposals. Proposals will be considered for inclusion as a City-offered Contract Class program and promoted in the City Inside Irvine Guide, provided all criteria listed below have been met:
  • Course is not a duplication of an existing course or program that sufficiently meets demand
  • Course does not pose an unreasonable safety risk to participants
  • Course title and subject matter are interpreted as an appropriate City service consistent with the City's adopted policies, mission, goals, and strategic plans
  • Registration revenues based on projected course attendance are anticipated to be sufficient to recover costs borne by City

The City will not contract for courses that fall into any of the following:
  • Courses that subject participants to investment advice, ventures that may pose financial risks or solicitation, and/or sell products or services
  • Courses that imply religious instruction, offer a religious-based program or service, and/or infer practices or rituals
  • Courses that promote alcohol, illegal drugs, drug or weapon products, paraphernalia, firearms, tobacco, gambling, and/or adult-oriented or sexually explicit materials

The revenue for courses held at City facilities is split 50/50 with the instructor, or as defined by contract. The City of Irvine cannot guarantee the number of courses, the number of students, or the amount of revenue that a course may receive.
This recruitment is not an offer for employment. An application is not a guarantee your proposal will be accepted.
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