Elite Squash Assistant Coach - Men & Women’s Team

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 year’s experience playing and/or coaching women’s squash at 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 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 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 team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
• Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
• Represents DartmouthSquash program to constituents.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Knowledge of squash training

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 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.