Club Sports Coach - Part-Time

Time-Now Engenharia S/A; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking part-time Club Coaches for Mount Holyoke College. Coaches will guide dedicated student-athletes and foster their athletic excellence, leadership development, and personal growth in a collaborative environment.

This role requires a commitment of approximately 6-8 hours per week during academic year evenings. Responsibilities include designing practice sessions, mentoring student leaders, and ensuring a safe and inclusive team culture. Ideal candidates have coaching experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience playing and/or coaching your sport.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to teach techniques and motivate groups.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion to support all student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging, high-quality practices focused on fundamentals, strategy, and safety.
• Mentor student leaders, collaborating on team vision and decisions.
• Support team during practices and competitions, with flexibility required.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership development

Job description

Job Description

Mount Holyoke College’s Athletics Department is seeking part‑time Club Coaches to guide our dedicated student‑athletes. This role is more than just coaching – it’s about fostering athletic excellence, leadership development, and personal growth within a collaborative club sports environment.

Why be a Club Coach at MHC?

• You’ll be a direct mentor to exceptional student athletes, helping them shape their athletic and leadership journeys.
• This role requires approximately 6‑8 hours per week during the academic year, primarily during weekday evenings. It’s the perfect opportunity for local experts, recent graduates, or passionate individuals seeking involvement outside of a standard 9‑to‑5.
• You’ll work closely with student‑run club boards, collaborating on decisions and fostering an inclusive team culture.

Club Sports Currently Offered

• Fencing
• Rugby
• Ultimate Frisbee
• Ice Hockey – Currently Searching for Head & Assistant Club Coaches
• Squash
• Dressage
• Western

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing and executing engaging, high‑quality practices focused on fundamentals, strategy, conditioning, and safety.
• Mentoring student leaders and collaborating with them on team vision and day‑to‑day decisions.
• Championing an inclusive team culture that supports the holistic growth (academic, athletic, and personal) of every student‑athlete.
• Ensuring safety by supervising drills, maintaining equipment, and upholding all facility and departmental policies.
• Supporting the team at all practices and competitions (potential weeknight and weekend flexibility required).
• Listed as the PE Club Course Instructor and certify PE credits in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Proven experience playing and/or coaching your sport.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills – you can clearly teach a technique and motivate a group.
• A commitment to diversity and inclusion and the ability to support an environment where all student‑athletes feel valued.
• Familiarity with the rules, trends, and compliance requirements within your sport.
• Must be able to work weeknights/weekends as needed and possess a valid driver’s license.

Background Checks

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. The Office of Human Resources is responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process, and the Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management facilitates these checks as articulated in this policy.