Squash Club Coach

Job no:

R-0000001649

Position Title:

Squash Club Coach

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Job no:

R-0000001649

Position Title:

Squash Club Coach

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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:

12/31/2024

Job Description:

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following functions:

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.

• Team member attendance and roster.

• Listed as the PE Club Course Instructor and certify PE credits in collaboration with the Assistant Athletic Director.

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.

Mount Holyoke College is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Mount Holyoke College, the leading gender-diverse women’s college, is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are a diverse community of staff, faculty, and students, united in our mission to offer an intellectually adventurous education in the liberal arts through academic programs that are renowned internationally for their cross-disciplinary excellence, experiential approach, and commitment to diversity.

Mount Holyoke College is a welcoming and inclusive environment that values and respects individuals of all backgrounds. As an EOE, we encourage members of historically underrepresented groups or nontraditional backgrounds to apply for open positions at our institution. The College has a long-standing tradition of providing women and other historically underrepresented groups with access to an innovative educational experience that prepares students for purposeful leadership by integrating hands-on opportunities into the curriculum. We firmly believe that diversity enriches our community and enhances our ability to prepare students for success in an increasingly globalized world.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all qualified applicants and to building an exemplary workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body and the communities we serve. Our ultimate goal is to produce graduates who are capable of engaging thoughtfully, effectively, and boldly with the world.

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