Youth Squash Coach & Community Programs Leader

US squash; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental coverage

3% Simple IRA match

5 weeks paid vacation

5 personal days

Job summary

First State Squash in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Community Squash Manager to lead youth-focused programming and partnerships. The role collaborates with the Squash Director to plan after-school sessions, weekend calendars, and summer camps while expanding access to squash in the community.

The successful candidate will mentor youth, build relationships with families, and develop revenue-generating programs, at First State Squash.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but not required.
• Minimum of two years of squash coaching or high-level competitive playing experience.
• Strong knowledge of squash rules, strategy and player development.
• Experience in a community/club setting with group participation is a plus.
• Experience working with diverse families and youth populations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coaching FSS youth programming: plan and administer daily after-school squash/fitness sessions.
• Build weekend squash calendar with HS/MS matches, junior tournaments, and education matches.
• Plan and run a 5-week intensive summer squash program.
• Support in-school PE clinics and on-site field trips.
• Build relationships with students and families through regular interaction.
• Develop outreach programs to introduce squash to new audiences.
• Provide and manage tournaments, clinics, private and group lessons, events and leagues.
• Develop and manage memberships, bookings and billing processes.
• Maintain membership records and analyze data to identify improvements.
• Lead marketing of community programs.
• Serve as primary contact for member inquiries and onboarding.
• Ensure excellent customer service and maintenance of courts/equipment.

Skills

Squash coaching

Youth development

Communication

Driver’s license

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree (nice to have)

Tools

ClubLocker reservations

Job description

First State Squash in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Community Squash Manager to lead youth-focused programming and partnerships. The role collaborates with the Squash Director to plan after-school sessions, weekend calendars, and summer camps while expanding access to squash in the community.

The successful candidate will mentor youth, build relationships with families, and develop revenue-generating programs, at First State Squash.