Squash Coach

StreetSquash is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational and recreational opportunities to underprivileged youth in Harlem. Our mission is to empower young people to reach their full potential through squash, education, and community service.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Squash Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing squash programs for middle school students, including coaching, mentoring, and providing academic support. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for teaching squash and a commitment to youth development.

• Develop and implement squash programs for middle school students, including coaching, mentoring, and providing academic support.
• Assess players' levels and adapt to their constant development.
• Be on the court during all squash practices for middle and high school students.
• Assist with all StreetSquash's squash programming and events.
• Manage a cohort of middle school students, including coordinating matches, tournaments, equipment maintenance, fitness tests, summer squash opportunities, and other squash-related programs.
• Provide individual lessons for a select group of high-performance middle and high school players.
• Promote physical, psychological, and social benefits for players and encourage active athletic participation.
• Continually improve through self-reflection, mentorship, professional development, evaluation, and self-care.
• Work closely with other departments to meet the needs of our players, including planning team trips, squash outings, organizing community service activities, and facilitating team-building activities.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience playing and teaching squash.
• In-depth knowledge of squash techniques, rules, and strategy.
• Sensitivity to different cultures and communities with a commitment to youth development.
• Proficiency in technology and program management tools.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and approachable demeanor.
• Willingness to travel and work evening/weekend events.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive vans occasionally.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits, including employer-supported health coverage, monthly MetroCard or transit stipend, cell phone stipend, Flexible Spending Account, paid federal holidays, 15 days of paid vacation, 40 hours of sick time, 3 personal days, and 401(k) contributions.