Head Varsity Girls Squash Coach

Shady Side Academy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Shady Side Academy Senior School in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Head Varsity Girls Squash Coach for the upcoming season. The role involves leadership, development, and management of the varsity squash program, coaching, planning, and supporting student-athletes' academic, personal, and athletic growth.

The coach will collaborate with the Athletic Director and other athletics staff to align with school goals, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship within

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or club level preferred.
• Strong knowledge of squash fundamentals, match strategy, and player development.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Familiarity with interscholastic squash competition and governing bodies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all aspects of the varsity squash program
• Develop and implement training, conditioning, and skill development plans
• Prepare student-athletes for practices, matches, and postseason competition
• Promote high standards of conduct, accountability, and team culture
• Ensure compliance with all school, league, and governing body regulations
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director, coaches, faculty, and staff to support departmental goals
• Monitor and support the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes
• Assist in program evaluation, development, and long-term planning
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and the school community

Skills

Coaching experience

Squash fundamentals

Mentoring student-athletes

Communication skills

Leadership

Interscholastic squash

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Shady Side Academy Senior School - Pittsburgh, PA 15238Position Type: SeasonalJob Category: EducationPosition Overview

The Head Varsity Girls Squash Coach is responsible for the overall leadership, development, and management of the varsity squash program. This includes coaching, program planning, and supporting the academic, personal, and athletic growth of student-athletes. The coach will work collaboratively with the Athletic Director and other members of the athletics department to ensure alignment with school goals and policies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee all aspects of the varsity squash program
• Develop and implement effective training, conditioning, and skill development plans
• Prepare student-athletes for practices, matches, and postseason competition
• Promote high standards of conduct, accountability, and team culture
• Ensure compliance with all school, league, and governing body regulations
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director, coaches, faculty, and staff to support departmental goals
• Monitor and support the academic progress and personal development of student-athletes
• Assist in program evaluation, development, and long-term planning
• Foster positive relationships with students, families, and the school community

QualificationsQualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, or club level preferred
• Strong knowledge of squash fundamentals, match strategy, and player development
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and motivate student-athletes
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Commitment to fostering a culture of respect, teamwork, and sportsmanship
• Familiarity with interscholastic squash competition and governing bodies preferred