JV Squash Coach: Mentor Players & Build Team Spirit

Westover School, Incorporated; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 13,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Westover School in Middlebury, CT invites applications for the JV Squash Coach position for the 2026–2027 winter season, running from late November through early March. The coach will plan practices, provide technical instruction, and foster a positive team environment for JV squash.

The role requires experience coaching squash at high school/club/collegiate levels, strong communication, and the ability to work afternoons 3–5 days per week with matches on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Previous squash coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Knowledge of squash fundamentals, technical skill development, and game strategy.
• Ability to support and motivate student-athletes in a positive and inclusive environment.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work afternoons, with practices generally 3–5 days per week and matches typically on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Ability and willingness to obtain a Connecticut driver’s license endorsement to transport student-athletes is a plus.
• Successful completion of a background check and reference review.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct developmentally appropriate practices for JV squash players.
• Provide technical instruction, skill development, game strategy, and individualized feedback to student-athletes at varying levels of experience.
• Foster a positive and motivating team culture that promotes respect, hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.
• Safely and effectively supervise student-athletes during practices, matches, travel, and other team activities.
• Prepare student-athletes for competitive matches and provide appropriate coaching during competition.
• Collaborate with the Athletic Director and squash coaching staff regarding schedules, team logistics, transportation, and program needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, families, faculty, staff, and other coaches.
• Ensure compliance with all school, league, and safety requirements.
• Travel with the team to away matches and events as required.

Skills

Squash coaching experience

Squash fundamentals

Motivate student-athletes

Communication skills

Afternoons availability

CPR/First Aid

Connecticut driver license endorsement

Background check

Job description

Westover School in Middlebury, CT invites applications for the JV Squash Coach position for the 2026–2027 winter season, running from late November through early March. The coach will plan practices, provide technical instruction, and foster a positive team environment for JV squash.

The role requires experience coaching squash at high school/club/collegiate levels, strong communication, and the ability to work afternoons 3–5 days per week with matches on Wednesdays and Saturdays.