Squash Coach

StreetSquash is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people realize their academic and personal potential through squash and education programming. Our mission is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal and professional growth for both our students and staff.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Squash Professional to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, developing, and managing our middle school cohort of students, as well as leading on-court group and individual lessons, assessing player levels, and adapting to their constant development.

• Run high-intensity, fun, and engaging on-court group and individual lessons.
• Assess players' levels, and adapt to the constant development of individual players.
• 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 which includes: 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.

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Experience: Experience playing and teaching squash
• Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of squash techniques, rules, and strategy.
• Significant experience playing and coaching squash.
• 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, with a starting salary of $55,000- $63,000.
• Full benefits include: employer-supported health coverage, monthly MetroCard or transit stipend of $135, $50 monthly cell phone stipend, participation in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), paid federal holidays, 15 days of paid vacation plus a 5-day holiday break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day, increasing to 20 days of paid vacation after 3 years of employment, 40 hours of sick time, 3 personal days (after the first 90 days), 401(k) contributions (after three months of employment).