Squash Club Coach

Mount Holyoke College; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mount Holyoke College is seeking a Squash Club Coach to guide and develop team practices for competitive club sports. This part-time position requires prior playing or coaching experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment for student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in coaching or playing squash.
• Knowledge of College Squash Association and US Squash policies.
• Willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver regular practices focusing on techniques, strategies, and safety.
• Organize and supervise drills and competitive scenarios.
• Attend and support team practices and contests.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Job description

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Job no:

R-0000002374

Position Title:

Squash Club Coach

Faculty or Staff:

Staff

Full Time or Part Time:

Part time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:

In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:

$20.00

Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date:

09/01/2025

Job Description:

Mount Holyoke has seven competitive club sports teams that appeal to a wide range of interests and abilities. The club teams include Dressage, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Squash, and Western Riding. We are currently looking to fill the open role for the Squash Club Coach.

Club Sports are registered through the Office of Student Involvement, and co-advised by them and the Department of Physical Education and Athletics. Teams must adhere and follow the regulations of any national affiliate groups and charters.

Coaching:

• Plan and deliver regular practices that include sport specific fundamental technique, strategies, rules, conditioning, and safety.
• Duties include organizing and supervising drills, executing techniques, and simulating competitive bout or contest situations.
• Coaches must set high expectations and expect high levels of effort and commitment, and must understand that club sports are governed by the student board, and decisions must be made in collaboration with them.
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to.
• Attend and support team needs at practices and contests.
• Along with team leadership, create a team environment which allows all student-athletes to grow and develop as students, as athletes, as leaders, and as individuals.
• Promote a culture of health, well-being, and safety.
  
  
  

Administrative duties

• Assist with competition scheduling and travel, specifically reporting to Athletics and Student Involvement.
• Help enforce all Risk Management Policies, and develop/employ safety procedures.
• Equipment safety and maintenance oversight.
• Stay current with rule change, trends, and compliance in their sport.
• Maintain team attendance and roster.
• Listed as the PE Club Course Instructor and certify PE credits in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director, including timely submission of rosters and grades.
• Additional hours for trainings as needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Must have prior experience in the select sport they will be coaching either prior experience playing and/or coaching in this sport.
• Knowledge of College Squash Association and US Squash policies.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the game, and the ability to coach and motivate.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work weeknights and weekends.
• Valid driver’s license
  
  
  

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

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