Middlesex School Seeks Boys’ JV Head Squash Coach

US squash; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Middlesex School is seeking a Boys’ JV Head Squash Coach to plan and execute all aspects of the athletics program for 9th–12th graders. Responsibilities include teaching technique, leading drills, managing meets and tournaments, and recruiting student-athletes in coordination with the Admissions team.

The role reports to the Assistant Director of Athletics – Operations. Successful candidates will organize practices 4–5 times weekly, coordinate home/away events, ensure safety, and maintain high

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience at collegiate level or higher in assigned athletics program.
• Experience as a coach at High School level or higher in assigned athletics program.

Responsibilities

• Educates individuals or teams on rules, strategies, and techniques for squash.
• Organizes and leads practice sessions.
• Trains, motivates athletes for games and events.
• Teaches safety rules and enforces them.
• Develops conditioning programs to meet potential.
• Recruits student-athletes through Admissions as requested.
• Represents Middlesex in meets and tournaments, home and away.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Middlesex School Seeks Boys’ JV Head Squash Coach

October 7, 2026

Summary/objective

The Head Coach will be responsible for planning and executing all aspects of the assigned athletics program. Program-specific duties include teaching technique, running drills, modeling the philosophies and values associated with the program, building positive relationships with a roster of roughly 15-20 from grades 9-12, and leading meet and tournament management, both home and away, in a professional manner. The Head Coach is responsible to take an active role in recruiting potential student-athletes to Middlesex and to communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and Dean of Admissions about these recruiting efforts.

Schedule

The team will practice 4-5 times per week in the afternoon and have meets or other events 1-2 times per week (usually on Wednesdays and/or Fridays/Saturdays).

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Educates individuals, groups, or teams on the rules, strategies, and techniques for assigned athletics program.
• Organizing and leading practice sessions.
• Trains, encourages, and motivates athletes to prepare them for games and competitive events.
• Teaches safety rules and regulations and ensures they are enforced.
• Develops physical conditioning programs that equip athletes to meet their potential.
• Evaluates team members to determine fitness levels and potential; advises the head coach on assigning positions or roles to athletes based on strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensures athletes are using equipment properly and safely.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of players and modifies coaching strategies accordingly.
• Remains current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies and techniques, and technology relevant to assigned athletics program.
• Participates in the recruiting process through Admissions as requested.
• Actively recruits student athletes to join the Middlesex program.
• Other duties as assigned.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Employment Category

Administrative Staff

Reports To

Assistant Director of Athletics – Operations

Benefits Eligibility

Temporary Part Time Non-Benefit Eligible

Competencies

• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of assigned athletics program.
• Ability to work with student athletes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work in teams.

Work Environment

• In a gymnasium, on a field, or other match and practice venue as defined by the assigned program.

Physical Demands

• Remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to go up and down flights of steps.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds at a time without assistance.
• Ability to traverse various areas of the facility (including unpaved areas, dirt paths, uneven terrain, etc.) to conduct practices and coach matches.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see with normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.

Travel Required

• Regional travel to away games within the New England market.
• May be required to travel to a national camp for your assigned sport.

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience at collegiate level or higher in assigned athletics program.
• Experience as a coach at High School level or higher in assigned athletics program.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Able to successfully complete CHRI, CORI, and SORI checks.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

JOB CODE: 1000142