SLYC Summer 2026 Racquets Leadership  

Program Goals & Leadership Expectations

SLYC Racquets’ Summer 2026 goals: 

  • Provide a welcoming and fun environment for tennis and pickle players of all ages and skill levels.

  • Design a program that balances free-play, clinics, and other events to satisfy the diverse preferences of our membership.

  • Design an inclusive program that allows clear instruction and supported practice for all levels of players.

  • Design and run at-level clinics that provide the ideal mix of challenge, support, exercise, and fun.

  • Design opportunities for players of different levels to interact, socialize, and connect.

  • Design Racquet Policies and the Court Reserve system to maximize simplicity, efficiency, and fairness.

  • Provide exceptional member focus and communication, prioritizing responsiveness, openness to feedback, and personal relationships.

  • Show care, respect, and pride in our racquet facilities to ensure they are well-maintained.

  • Design summer jobs that are fulfilling, developmental, financially rewarding, and confidence-building. 

  • Help foster the development of junior staff and younger members to ensure the viability of the program now and into the future.

SLYC Racquets’ Head Pro Leadership team expectations:

  • Lead and manage a staff of 6-10 Junior Pros and volunteers to execute the program.

  • Train and develop the Junior Pros and volunteers to grow as future Racquet Leaders to ensure smooth transitions of the program. 

  • Work in conjunction with the SLYC Racquet Directors to plan out the various program offerings.

  • Ensure racquet policies are consistently communicated and followed. 

  • Ensure membership and guest data are monitored and accurate. 

  • Analyze usage data and suggest real-time changes to programming based on this data. 

  • Respond to member feedback with an open mind, respect, and responsiveness so that a positive member experience is maintained.

  • Those with on-court expertise will also: 

    • Design and run clinics as well as private and semi-private lessons for members of all ages and skill levels. 

    • Be knowledgeable of the progression of skills required to go from a beginner player to an advanced player.

    • Tailor clinic design, instruction, and ball-feeding to the level, ages, and preferences of the members.