's and Women's Squash Coach
Amherst Campus
Full Time
JR7383
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal
arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the
racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body.
The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational
experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty,
administration and staff.
Job Description:
Amherst College invites applications for the Interim Head Men's and
Women's Squash Coach position. The Interim Head Men's and Women's
Squash Coach is a full-time, fixed-term position. The expected
salary range for this job opportunity is: $82,000 to $92,000 per
year.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors,
including but not limited to relevant education, training, and
experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business
considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a
comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the
needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for
Benefits
Information.
The interim head coach is a one-season position that is responsible
for the management, daily operation, and short-term administrative
oversight of a successful squash program. The interim head coach
will maintain program continuity, ensure positive team dynamics,
foster student-athlete academic and athletic development, and
manage day-to-day competition. The position requires a strong
understanding of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive
academic environment. The interim head coach takes appropriate
actions to support a diverse workforce and participates in the
College's efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming
work environment.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Coaching & Team Management
- Teach, analyze performance, and coach match techniques, court
positioning, and physical strategy of squash during practices and
intercollegiate competition.
- Maintain program stability and team morale during the
leadership transition.
- Monitor the academic progress of squash student-athletes,
liaising with faculty and providing guidance when necessary.
- Schedule and conduct regular practice sessions and maintain
team records and evaluation metrics.
- Ensure full compliance with all NESCAC, CSA (College Squash
Association), NCAA, and institutional regulations.
Department & Operational Responsibilities
- Manage match logistics, travel schedules, equipment inventory,
and daily operating budgets in coordination with
administration.
- Maintain open lines of communication with alumni and department
leadership during the transition period.
- Attend departmental meetings and perform other administrative
duties as requested by the Director of Athletics.
Recruiting
- Work with the Assistant Squash Coach to maintain the existing
recruiting pipelines and co-communicate with ongoing prospective
student-athletes to preserve recruitment stability.
- Working with the Assistant Squash Coach, host on-campus visits
and co-represent the college to prospective recruits from diverse
backgrounds.
Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of
education/experience.
- Experience playing or coaching squash at the college
level.
- Strong recruiting skills.
- Outstanding organizational, communication, writing,
interpersonal, and analytical skills, and the capacity to work
effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and to exercise sound judgment
and discretion.
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting the development of
student-athletes from varied backgrounds.
- Ability to work intentionally with a diverse team to establish
and maintain an inclusive, supportive, cohesive team
atmosphere.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and other non-traditional
schedules
- Ability to travel (by car, air, train, bus) domestically as
needed for competition.
- Successful completion of required reference and background
checks.
- An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI)
check.
- Valid driver's license and successful completion of Five
College Risk Management driver credentialing program.
(See: https://www.fivecolleges.edu/riskmgmt/driver_credentialing)
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter
online at
https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs.
Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to
clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted.
(Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the
Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) Review of
applications will begin immediately and will continue until the
position is filled. Amherst College is committed to an inclusive
hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for
candidates throughout the application and interview process upon
request.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie
detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal
penalties and civil liability.
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