Director of Racquet Sports, North Carolina State University Club

The Organization

Founded in 1961, the North Carolina State University Club serves as a vibrant home for NC State supporters, including faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University. The facility was made possible through a gift from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation, Inc., and over time, membership expanded beyond its original faculty and staff base to include a broader University community. Today, the Club remains a uniquely family-oriented private club, governed and controlled by its membership.

The Club enjoys an active and engaged roster of more than 1,000 members and is supported by a dedicated team, including several long-tenured employees who are highly respected by the Board and membership. In recent years, the Club has embarked on a $25 million master plan, completing phases 1 & 2 with a new clay tennis court complex, pickleball and padel complex, reflecting its continued commitment to modernization and long-term excellence.

Athletics and wellness are central to life at the University Club, and the racquet sports facilities provide an exceptional foundation for the next Director of Racquet Sports. The Club features USTA outstanding facility award winning nine Hartru Hyq clay lighted tennis courts, a dedicated practice area, alongside eight pickleball courts and two padel courts that support vibrant year‑round play and strong member engagement.

Beyond racquet sports, the Club offers one of the region's most attractive aquatic complexes, including a 250,000‑gallon pool, diving well, six 25‑yard lap lanes, water slide, expansive shallow area, gated toddler pool and a salt‑water lap pool. Additional amenities include a scenic Par‑3, six‑hole golf course overlooking the NC State Veterinary School, as well as the Devan Wolfpack Fitness Center, open seven days a week with robust programming and high levels of member satisfaction.

Club life is further enhanced by a full calendar of member events and traditions that reinforce a strong sense of community and year‑round engagement. With an active membership, continued capital investment and outstanding athletic amenities, the Club presents an exceptional opportunity for a Director of Racquet Sports to lead, elevate and grow a thriving racquets program within one of North Carolina's most distinctive private club environments.

• Number of Members: 1060
• Active Racquet Sports Members: 200
• Annual Racquets Revenue: $427k

• Tennis Professionals: 2
• Pickleball Professional: 1
• Padel Professional: 1
• Seasonal Pros: 6-8
• Pro Shop/Retail: 1
• Court Maintenance: 1

With its deeply engaged membership and expanding racquet sports footprint, the North Carolina State University Club invites an exceptional Director of Racquet Sports to lead and elevate tennis, pickleball, and padel within one of the University community's most distinctive private club environments. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this full‑time, year‑round leadership role represents an outstanding opportunity for a high‑energy, emotionally intelligent professional to guide a vibrant multi‑sport department while setting a tone of excellence, approachability and integrity.

The Director of Racquet Sports will serve as the visible and accessible leader of the program, balancing a meaningful on‑court presence with the broader responsibilities of staff leadership, programming growth and operational management across all disciplines. The Club is seeking a grounded, down‑to‑earth professional who connects naturally with members, inspires a cohesive staff culture and understands that the most lasting impact in this role will come through leadership, mentorship and organizational excellence rather than personal court time alone.

A central priority for the next Director will be the continued development of a welcoming, inclusive racquet sports community that attracts new players while engaging experienced competitors. This includes building and executing a comprehensive instructional pathway, with particular emphasis on a junior development program that integrates all three sports and creates long term enthusiasm and participation across generations. The…