716 Squash Seeks Squash Coordinator

US squash; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,250 - 46,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement matching

Generous paid vacation time

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit organization in Buffalo is hiring a Squash Coordinator to work with youth in squash programming and education. This full-time role involves managing a curriculum, training volunteers, and organizing tournaments, while fostering meaningful relationships. Ideal candidates should have squash experience, youth coaching ability, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary starts at $42,500 with health benefits and paid vacation time.

Qualifications

• Experience working with youth is essential.
• Driver's license and clean driving record are required.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement a daily squash and fitness curriculum.
• Recruit, train, and manage squash volunteers.
• Manage squash tournament schedule and entries.
• Document progress on each student.
• Coordinate student transportation to and from school.

Skills

Squash experience

Youth coaching skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

B.A. or A.A.

Job description

716 Squash seeks an experienced squash player and/or youth coach with an interest in youth development to be the Squash Coordinator at Buffalo’s squash and education program. 716 Squash empowers youth in Buffalo through education, mentoring, and health and wellness opportunities, to build transformational relationships within the community. The Squash Coordinator will be responsible for working with 50 students, mostly beginner-level players, in squash programming, fitness activities, tournament planning, and evaluation of athletic progress. This is a unique full-time opportunity for a squash player or youth coach to expand and improve the services of a nonprofit. The successful candidate will bring a desire to enrich and motivate Buffalo youth, using squash as a tool for inspiration and engagement.

Job responsibilities

• Create and implement a daily squash and fitness curriculum, including team‑building exercises and lessons on sportsmanship and athleticism.
• Recruit, train, and manage squash volunteers, ensuring volunteers at every session.
• Manage squash tournament schedule and entries: U.S. squash entries, tournament entry forms, local matches, squash leagues, and Squash + Education opportunities.
• Document progress on each student: collect data on attendance, skills, fitness, etc.
• Coordinate and chaperone student transportation to and from school for program sessions, including van driving (training provided; standard driver’s license and clean driving history required).
• Build meaningful and lasting relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
• Manage squash equipment: uniforms, laundry maintenance, cleaning, shoes, and new orders.
• Manage summer out‑of‑town squash opportunities for youth.
• Plan and facilitate summer camp squash and athletic sessions.
• Assist with administrative duties as needed.
• Hours: Weekday hours from 10am‑6:30pm; 1‑2 Saturdays/month from 10‑1pm; occasional weekend tournaments, local and travel.

Qualifying Criteria

• Squash experience and/or youth coaching skills required.
• B.A. or A.A. preferred, but not required.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience working with youth.
• Current driver’s license and clean driving record; three years of driving experience required.
• Must pass a criminal history background check.

Salary

Competitive salary starts at $42,500, commensurate with experience; includes health benefits, retirement matching, and generous paid vacation time.

716 Squash is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, multiculturalism, and creating an inclusive workplace environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply, especially those from traditionally underrepresented communities.

US Squash is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which serves as the only national governing body and membership organization for the sport in the United States. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Philadelphia, it is a member of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, the Pan American Squash Federation and the World Squash Federation.