Assistant Squash Coach (Men’s & Women’s) — Competitive Program

US squash; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth College seeks an Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Squash. The successful candidate will assist the head coach with practice/competition planning, coaching, administrative tasks, and recruiting for a nationally competitive program within Ivy League and NCAA standards.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 3-5 years of squash coaching/playing experience required; strong communication, organizational, and recruiting abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years experience playing and/or coaching women's squash at the high school or collegiate level.
• Strong knowledge of competitive squash training programs, skills and strategies.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with a diverse community.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
• Experience in competitive squash and/or coaching at the high school, club or collegiate level.

Responsibilities

• Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing conditioning, training, and coaching programs.
• Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competitions, makes recommendations to head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line ups.
• Teaches squash skills to student-athletes during practices, games, and training sessions.
• Evaluates performance and provides instruction and guidance.
• Develops new training concepts to enhance coaching staff knowledge.

Skills

Coaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Recruiting ability

Squash program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Dartmouth College seeks an Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Squash. The successful candidate will assist the head coach with practice/competition planning, coaching, administrative tasks, and recruiting for a nationally competitive program within Ivy League and NCAA standards.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent plus 3-5 years of squash coaching/playing experience required; strong communication, organizational, and recruiting abilities are essential.