Squash Program Director & Lead Coach for Youth Camp

Academy Camps; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board included

On-site campus housing

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Academy Camps in Suffield, CT is seeking a Director of Squash to lead and develop a high-performance squash program during the summer camps. You will oversee 1-6 coaches, coach athletes, and implement evaluation and development processes while fostering growth in skills, game IQ, and teamwork.

You will mentor staff, recruit coaching talent, maintain safety standards, and participate in all-camp activities. Compensation ranges with room and board are provided for full-summer commitment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience coaching, required, and with certifications, preferred.
• Proven track record of program development and management.
• Holistic approach to developing the whole athlete physically, mentally and emotionally.
• Strong relationship-building skills and trust with athletes.
• Growth mindset and willingness to learn from feedback.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement two 1-week Academy Camps Squash Program with coaching strategies designed to support athletes in achieving their goals
• Get to know every athlete well and respond to their individual needs.
• Mentor athletes to foster athletic, emotional, and social growth
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with athletes and staff through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth
• Create an Academy Camps Squash Athlete Evaluation process and form
• Complete the Academy Camps Squash Athlete Evaluation for every athlete upon the completion of their session with the support of your coaching staff
• Support in the recruiting process to identify and hire your ideal coaching team
• Manage and mentor 1-6 coaches by providing responsibilities, regular feedback, and end-of-session staff evaluations
• Maintain the equipment and facilities to ensure safe playing conditions
• After each training session, ensure the area is clean and the equipment is returned to storage
• Participate as a member of the camp team to deliver and supervise electives, evening programs, special events, and other all-camp activities and camp functions, as needed
• Actively participate in all staff training & meetings
• Manage and coordinate any inter-league or inter-camp competitions

Skills

Coaching experience

Program development

Growth mindset

Relationship building

Goal-oriented

Education

Coaching certifications

Job description

Academy Camps in Suffield, CT is seeking a Director of Squash to lead and develop a high-performance squash program during the summer camps. You will oversee 1-6 coaches, coach athletes, and implement evaluation and development processes while fostering growth in skills, game IQ, and teamwork.

You will mentor staff, recruit coaching talent, maintain safety standards, and participate in all-camp activities. Compensation ranges with room and board are provided for full-summer commitment.