Varsity Squash Assistant Coach

Convent of the Sacred Heart; New York (NY); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 56.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Convent of the Sacred Heart in New York City is seeking a Varsity Squash Assistant Coach for the November–February season. This part-time role supports growth of the squash program, travels with the team to off-site facilities, and helps develop student-athletes while promoting HEART values.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or equivalent coaching experience, high school coaching background, strong communication skills, and an organized, collaborative work style with a commitment to

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant coaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of squash programming and experience coaching high school athletes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships at the administrative, student-athlete, and parent level.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• A record of integrity, reliability, punctuality and strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

Aufgaben

• Act as Assistant Coach for Varsity Squash program and support the Head Varsity Coach.
• Achieve a high standard in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions
• Attain competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
• Develop a strong team culture aligned with the HEART program values
• Prioritize health, safety and welfare of student-athletes
• Attend and contribute to coach development sessions and meetings
• Identify ways to use video and statistical analysis as teaching tools

Kenntnisse

Squash coaching

HS coaching experience

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Integrity

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals.

Varsity Squash Assistant Coach

Position: Varsity Squash Assistant Coach

Reports to: Associate Director of Athletics

FLSA: Exempt - part-time

Salary Range: $4,500 - $5,000

Start Date: November 4, 2026

End Date: February 21, 2027

Schedule: 4 days per week (Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 3:00-5:30 pm)

SUMMARY:

The Varsity Squash Assistant Coach is a part-time seasonal position (November-February) who is primarily responsible for supporting the growth and development of the Convent of the Sacred Heart Squash program. The Varsity Squash Assistant Coach primarily travels with the team to an off-site training facility for practices and games. He/she has primary responsibilities to build a strong team culture, develop skills of players, and instill confidence and HEART values with our student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Act as Assistant Coach for Varsity Squash program. Responsible for supporting the Head Varsity Coach in all aspects of running a successful Varsity program.
• Achieve a high standard in sport skill instruction, motivation, and conduct of practice sessions
• Attain competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
• Develop a strong team culture that is in line with the values of the CSH athletic program
• Demonstrate a sincere interest in the social, emotional, academic, moral-ethical, and athletic development of student-athletes; demonstrating that the highest priority is the health, safety and welfare of student-athletes
• Exhibit supportive and cooperative behavior in the pursuit of achieving a strong program culture through goals established by the Associate Director of Athletics.
• Complete all coach assigned tasks for the Varsity Squash team including, but not limited to:
  • roster management, maintaining team schedules and transportation, record keeping, acting as liaison for team parents, distribution and collection of team uniforms, attend League/CSH coaches’ meetings as necessary, and other administrative duties as assigned
• Attend US Squash High School National Championships from February 19 - 21, 2027
• Participate in coach development sessions with Sacred Heart athletic leadership and coaches to develop consistent coaching philosophy, teach concepts, and promote a growth mindset within CSH athletic programs.
• Identify ways to use video and statistical analysis as a teaching tool for student athletes.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NYSAISAA, AAIS, Convent of the Sacred Heart, and Department of Athletics Guidelines.

Other:

• Maintain good professional and collaborative relationships with colleagues.
• Commit to personal growth through active participation in professional development.
• Act with leadership and professional behavior in dealings with student-athletes, parents, staff, and administrators
• Other duties as assigned by Associate Director of Athletics that are needed to maintain and/or oversee the success of Sacred Heart athletics

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant coaching experience, or a combination of education and experience. Previous high school/college coaching experience required. High school playing experience required; college playing experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of squash programming and experience coaching high school athletes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively manage relationships at the administrative, student-athlete, and parent level.
• Extremely detail-oriented and organized
• A record of integrity, reliability, punctuality and strong work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as "Protected Classifications"). In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.