Westchester Country Club (WCC) is a premier, family-oriented private club located in Rye, New York. Established in 1922, WCC is recognized as one of the top country clubs in the United States and proudly holds a Platinum Club of America designation, ranked 29th nationally out of 150 clubs. With more than 1,600 members, the Club operates across two campuses: the Main Club and a separate Beach Club situated along the Long Island Sound. Together, they offer an unmatched range of recreational, athletic and lifestyle amenities.
WCC is home to one of the most comprehensive and respected racquet sports programs in the country. The Club features 15 Har-Tru courts, five pristine grass courts and a winter bubble over five indoor Har-Tru courts offering year-round play. In addition, WCC debuted four new pickleball courts in 2025 and the Beach Club offers a multi-functional hard tennis court with two additional pickleball courts. The grass courts, a rare and prestigious feature in modern club tennis, are immaculately maintained and available four days a week during the summer season. This reflects the Club's commitment to preserving the sport's heritage while delivering a premium playing experience.
The platform tennis program includes six courts and a dedicated paddle hut, supporting robust league play, tournaments and social events throughout the fall and winter seasons. The Club has further emerged as a key player in the squash world with a state-of-the-art facility housing six singles courts and one doubles court, hosting a full calendar of junior, adult and professional events, including nationally sanctioned tournaments.
WCC's racquet sports community is dynamic, featuring active interclub teams in tennis, paddle, squash and pickleball. Programming runs throughout the year and is supported by an experienced professional staff and strong committee involvement, giving the next Director of Racquets an exceptional platform to lead and strengthen all disciplines.
Westchester Country Club continues to thrive as both a second home and, for many, their first. Backed by an engaged, multigenerational membership and a seasoned team of racquet professionals, the Club's program reflects a culture of excellence, sustained growth and a deep sense of community that defines WCC's reputation as one of the nation's premier private clubs.
With its distinguished history and dynamic membership, Westchester Country Club invites an exceptional and visionary Director of Racquets to redefine and modernize tennis, paddle, squash and pickleball. This full-time, year-round executive position reports directly to the Executive Director and works in close partnership with the Racquets Committee Chairperson. The Director of Racquets will provide overarching leadership and coordination across all racquet disciplines, working closely with the existing Directors of Tennis, Platform Tennis, Squash and Pickleball to ensure a cohesive program and member experience across all racquet sports. This position represents not only an opportunity to lead one of the country's most distinguished clubs, but also to set a new standard for how racquet sports are organized, delivered and experienced across the industry.
As the visible and accessible leader of a multi-sport program, this individual will inspire staff and members alike through integrity, professionalism and innovation. They will unite a diverse team of professionals under a shared vision, fostering collaboration across all disciplines while maintaining high expectations for accountability, growth and performance. At the same time, they will be a trusted presence for members, engaging them both on and beyond the courts, strengthening relationships, and ensuring that every interaction builds enthusiasm and pride in Westchester's racquet sports culture.
This role requires a strategic leader capable of balancing operational excellence with vision. The Director of Racquets will oversee programming, staff mentorship and member engagement while also managing the operational backbone: financial planning, pro shop oversight, facilities coordination, performance metrics and long-term capital projects. Their leadership will integrate staff and member feedback, translate committee priorities into action and ensure the racquet sports program not only meets current expectations but also anticipates the future needs of a dynamic membership.
The ideal candidate will bring technical credibility and a proven track record across racquet sports but see their greatest impact in leadership rather than personal court time. They will demonstrate emotional intelligence, political acumen and the ability to communicate with clarity and diplomacy at every level of the organization. Above all, they will recognize that this position is not only about strengthening racquet sports at Westchester Country Club but also about shaping the future of the profession itself, creating a model of excellence that will influence how clubs nationwide think about leadership, integration and the member experience.
The Director of Racquets is a senior executive role providing strategic and operational oversight of all Racquet Sports at Westchester Country Club, with approximately 75% of responsibilities focused off-court on leadership, planning, and execution and 25% on-court to ensure visibility, credibility and engagement with the membership.
Organizational Leadership
Operations and Facility
Programming and Member Engagement
Financial & Business Leadership
Human Resources & Staff Development
Strategic Planning & Industry Engagement
The Club offers a competitive compensation package appropriate for a leadership role at a Platinum Club of America. In addition to a strong base salary, the Director of Racquets is eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.
Benefits include:
Westchester Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PLEASE SUBMIT A COVER LETTER AND RESUME BY NOVEMBER 21, 2025.
A full background check will be conducted on final candidates. Qualified professionals are invited to submit materials to:
Andrew Minnelli, USTA, RSPA, PTR, PPR
Principal
Racquet Sports & Club Leadership
andrew@gsiexecutivesearch.com
301-740-4488