Dartmouth Seeks Men’s and Women’s Assistant Coach

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 Seeks Men's and Women's Assistant Coach

September 23, 2026

Position Number

1012317

Position Title

Assistant Coach - Men's & Women's Squash

Position Purpose

To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the men's and women's Squash program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the Squash program by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding game strategies, line ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the Squash program to constituents).

Description

Dartmouth College seeks an Assistant Coach for Men's and Women's Squash. The successful candidate will assist the head coach and assistant coach with all areas of a nationally competitive program including practice/competition planning and coaching, administrative tasks, and recruiting. Bachelor's degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as a coach and/or participant in competitive squash at the high school, club, or collegiate level is required.

Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 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 the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in 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.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Vikram Malhotra, Head Coach - Men's & Women's Squash

Coaching and Mentoring

Percentage Of Time: 55%

• Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the squash teams.
• Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
• Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
• During competitions, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line ups.
• Teaches squash skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
• Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
• Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.

Recruiting

Percentage Of Time: 30%

• Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
• Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the Ivy League and NCAA.
• Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Administration

Percentage Of Time: 10%

• Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the Ivy League and NCAA and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with Ivy League and NCAA rules.
• Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the squash program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting etc.
• Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
• Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
• Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans.
• Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the squash program.

Other

Percentage Of Time: 5%

• Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the squash program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
• Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the squash program in an exemplary fashion.

Chris McClintick