Boys' JV Head Squash Coach

Summary/objective:

The Head Coach will be responsible for planning and executing all aspects of the assigned athletics program. Program-specific duties include teaching technique, running drills, modeling the philosophies and values associated with the program, building positive relationships with a roster of roughly 15-20 from grades 9-12, and leading meet and tournament management, both home and away, in a professional manner. The Head Coach is responsible to take an active role in recruiting potential student-athletes to Middlesex and to communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and Dean of Admissions about these recruiting efforts.

Schedule

The team will practice 4-5 times per week in the afternoon and have meets or other events 1-2 times per week (usually on Wednesdays and/or Fridays/Saturdays).  

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Educates individuals, groups, or teams on the rules, strategies, and techniques for assigned athletics program.
• Organizing and leading practice sessions.
• Trains, encourages, and motivates athletes to prepare them for games and competitive events.
• Teaches safety rules and regulations and ensures they are enforced.
• Develops physical conditioning programs that equip athletes to meet their potential.
• Evaluates team members to determine fitness levels and potential; advises the head coach on assigning positions or roles to athletes based on strengths and weaknesses.
• Ensures athletes are using equipment properly and safely.
• Identifies the strengths and weaknesses of players and modifies coaching strategies accordingly.
• Remains current on changes in rules, coaching philosophies and techniques, and technology relevant to assigned athletics program.
• Participates in the recruiting process through Admissions as requested.
• Actively recruits student athletes to join the Middlesex program.
• Other duties as assigned.

FLSA Classification

Exempt

Employment Category

Administrative Staff

Reports to

Assistant Director of Athletics – Operations

Benefits Eligibility

Temporary Part Time Non-Benefit Eligible 

Competencies

• Excellent leadership and motivational skills.
• Extensive knowledge of assigned athletics program.
• Ability to work with student athletes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to work in teams. 

Work environment

• In a gymnasium, on a field, or other match and practice venue as defined by the assigned program.

Physical demands

• Remain standing for extended periods of time.
• Ability to go up and down flights of steps.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull heavy objects.
• Ability to stoop, squat, bend, kneel, crouch, and lift.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds at a time without assistance.
• Ability to traverse various areas of the facility (including unpaved areas, dirt paths, uneven terrain, etc.) to conduct practices and coach matches.
• Communication skills using the spoken word.
• Ability to see with normal parameters.
• Ability to hear within normal range.

Travel required

• Regional travel to away games within the New England market.
• May be required to travel to a national camp for your assigned sport.

Required education and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience at collegiate level or higher in assigned athletics program.
• Experience as a coach at High School level or higher in assigned athletics program.

Additional eligibility requirements

• Able to successfully complete CHRI, CORI, and SORI checks.

Other duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice