SLYC Racquets - Summer 2026

Assistant Head Pros, Junior Pros, and Volunteers

On & Off-Court Positions Available

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE JANUARY 5, 2026

The SLYC Racquets Program is looking for Assistant Head Pros, Junior Pros, Operators, and Volunteers to help us successfully run the Summer ‘26 Racquets Program.  We are looking to create a team with strong on- and off-court experience who work together to build a fun, welcoming SLYC Racquets Program for members of all ages. For more information, please see: Program Goals & Employee Expectations.

How to Apply: Please answer one or both of the questions below in a document (one page maximum) with your name, email, and phone number at the top.  Please email the PDF to slycinfo@gmail.com by Monday, January 5, 2025. Note: It is not necessary to have both on-court and off-court experience - we welcome all candidates to apply. We are open to non-tennis-playing, operations-oriented employees and volunteers.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate a desire to grow into future Racquet Leaders who will help ensure smooth program transitions from summer to summer. 

Off-Court Opportunities:

An ideal off-court pro is:

  • Personable and welcoming to all members and guests.

  • Reliable, punctual, detail-oriented, organized, and conscientious. 

  • Skilled in listening to members’ questions, requests, and feedback.

  • Open to becoming familiar with Court Reserve software.

  • Open to learning how to analyze and interpret court and usage data.

  • Open to feedback and willing to make modifications, as needed.

  • Comfortable monitoring court usage and approaching members and their guests.

Question #1: What experience do you have that demonstrates your ability to be an excellent off-court pro? (Please note: your experience does not have to be racquets-related.) Please share your interest in off-court responsibilities. 

On-Court Pro Opportunities:

An ideal on-court pro is:

  • Personable, enthusiastic, prepared, reliable, and punctual.

  • Knowledgeable about tennis and/or pickleball technique and strategy. 

  • Understanding and responsive to members’ different attitudes, preferences, and skill levels.

  • Skilled in designing and adjusting appropriate programming and drills.

  • Skilled in feeding balls with accuracy and appropriate speed.

  • Open to feedback and willing to make modifications, as needed.

  • Preferred: Instructor Certification

Question #2:  What experience do you have that demonstrates your ability to be an excellent on-court pro? Please share your interest in on-court responsibilities. 

Personal References:

Please share the name, email, and phone number of one reference.

Compensation/Salary:

  • Based on experience, qualifications, agreed-upon responsibilities, and time commitment.