Work at the Plaza
We're building the staff that will run KickingBird PicklePlaza — the people behind the front desk, on the courts, and keeping twelve outdoor and twelve indoor courts ready to play. Every position is part-time. If you like busy days, good people and the sound of a paddle hitting a ball, we'd like to hear from you.
A Good Place to Spend Your Day
KickingBird PicklePlaza is Edmond's dedicated pickleball facility — courts, a clubhouse, leagues, lessons, tournaments and a mahjong club, all in one place. Staff here are the reason members keep coming back, and we hire like it.
Open Positions
Every position below is part-time, 20 to 30 hours a week, paid hourly. Click a position to see what the job involves and what we're looking for, then use the application at the bottom of the page — one form covers every role, and you can pick more than one.
CPR and AED. All staff must be CPR certified and trained on the AED. If you aren't certified yet, say so on the application — it won't rule you out, and we'll get you certified.
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Facility Director
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You run the building. Staff, schedules, budget, vendors and the day-to-day condition of twenty-four courts and a clubhouse. When something needs deciding, it reaches you.
What You'd Do
- Oversee daily operations across the courts and clubhouse
- Hire, train, schedule and supervise front desk and maintenance staff
- Manage the facility budget, purchasing and vendor relationships
- Serve as the primary contact with the City of Edmond on building and grounds matters
- Report directly to the GOPB board on operations, staffing and facility matters
- Make sure the facility opens and closes properly and safely every day
- Handle the member issues that get past the front desk
What You Need
- Two or more years running a facility, club, retail or hospitality operation
- Experience supervising staff and building schedules
- CourtReserve experience strongly preferred
- Solid computer skills — email, spreadsheets and scheduling software
- Comfortable with social media
- Steady under pressure with members, staff and the public
- Flexible availability including evenings and weekends
- 18 or older, CPR certified and AED trained (or willing to certify), and able to pass a background check
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Program Director
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You own what happens on the calendar. Open play, leagues, clinics, tournaments, socials and the mahjong club — the programming is the reason members renew, and it's yours to build.
What You'd Do
- Build and run the programming calendar: open play, leagues, clinics, tournaments, socials and mahjong
- Set formats, skill levels and schedules so every level has somewhere to play
- Recruit, schedule and thank the volunteers who make events work
- Promote programs to members
- Track participation and change what isn't drawing people
What You Need
- Experience organizing recreational programs, leagues or events
- Organized with a calendar and calm about last-minute changes
- CourtReserve experience strongly preferred
- Solid computer skills — email, spreadsheets and scheduling software
- Comfortable with social media; you'll be promoting programs on it
- Comfortable talking to players at every skill level
- Pickleball familiarity strongly preferred
- Evening and weekend availability
- 18 or older, CPR certified and AED trained (or willing to certify), and able to pass a background check
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Membership & CourtReserve Coordinator
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Memberships, billing and the booking system all live with you. When a plan needs changing, a balance needs chasing or the court schedule needs rebuilding, you're the one who does it.
What You'd Do
- Own our CourtReserve system — membership plans, court scheduling, events and pricing
- Process new memberships, renewals, upgrades and cancellations
- Run batch billing and follow up on unpaid balances
- Keep member records, waivers and contact information current
- Pull reports on membership, revenue and court usage
- Answer member questions about accounts and billing
What You Need
- CourtReserve experience strongly preferred — this role lives in it
- Solid computer skills — email, spreadsheets, reports and billing software
- Comfortable with social media and member communications
- Detail-oriented and accurate with numbers and records; basic bookkeeping sense
- Discreet with member payment and personal information
- Patient on the phone when a billing question gets complicated
- 18 or older, CPR certified and AED trained (or willing to certify), and able to pass a background check
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Front Desk Staff & Member Services
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You are the first person every member and guest sees. You check players in, take reservations, sign up new members, and answer the questions that come across the counter all day.
What You'd Do
- Greet members and guests and check players in for open play and reservations
- Take court reservations and process membership sign-ups
- Answer the phone and email and help members with their accounts
- Handle walk-in sales and keep drinks, balls and supplies stocked
- Keep the front desk, clubhouse and restrooms clean, stocked and ready — restrooms are a front desk duty
- Open or close the facility on your assigned shifts
What You Need
- A friendly, steady presence at a busy counter
- Solid computer skills — email, basic software and a checkout screen
- Comfortable with social media; you may be posting from the desk
- Availability that includes some early mornings, evenings and weekends
- Able to stand, move and lift light equipment through a shift
- Pickleball knowledge is a plus, not a requirement
- 18 or older, CPR certified and AED trained (or willing to certify), and able to pass a background check
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Facility Operations & Maintenance
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Courts that are swept, nets that are tight, lights that work, a clubhouse that holds up. Nobody notices when this job is done well, which is exactly the point — players just get to play.
What You'd Do
- Daily court checks — nets, lines, sweeping, windscreens
- Clubhouse maintenance and grounds upkeep
- Set up and tear down for tournaments, events and private parties
- Minor repairs on nets, fencing, lighting, restroom fixtures and equipment
- Trash, supplies, and keeping all twenty-four courts play-ready
What You Need
- Hands-on and comfortable working outdoors in Oklahoma weather
- Able to lift 50 pounds and be on your feet for a shift
- Basic repair skills — tools, paint, simple plumbing or electrical a plus
- Available most mornings — court cleanup happens before play starts
- Reliable transportation and a valid driver's license
- 18 or older, CPR certified and AED trained (or willing to certify), and able to pass a background check
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Director of Pickleball & Instructors
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You teach the game and lead the people who teach it. Beginners picking up a paddle for the first time, 3.0 players trying to break through, juniors learning to compete. Good coaching is the single biggest reason a new player becomes a member who stays.
What You'd Do
- Lead the instruction program — beginner clinics, drills, private lessons and junior classes
- Recruit, schedule and mentor the instructor team
- Set curriculum and skill-level standards across the program
- Support DUPR events, leagues and tournaments
- Help brand-new members through their first few weeks on court
What You Need
- Strong playing ability and the patience to teach it
- PPR, IPTPA or equivalent certification preferred — tell us if you're working toward one
- 3.5 DUPR or above preferred for most instruction
- Real patience with people who have never played
- 18 or older, CPR certified and AED trained (or willing to certify), and able to pass a background check
Apply to KickingBird PicklePlaza
Fill this out once and tell us which position or positions interest you. Attach a resume if you have one — it helps, but it isn't required. We read every application and will reach out if your background fits what we're looking for. All positions are contingent on a successful background check.
KickingBird PicklePlaza is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
If you need an accommodation to complete this application or to participate in the hiring process, contact us at kbpickleplaza.info@gmail.com and we will work with you.