Assistant Coach, Men’s & Women’s Squash

Cornell University•Ithaca, MI

1d•$54,540 - $54,540•Onsite

About The Position

Student and Campus Life (SCL) at Cornell University inspires transformation in all students. The division supports student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities. Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and an Ivy League member, fielding teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and offering a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity, diversity, and a well-balanced intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education provides diverse programs including physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports, intercollegiate athletic competition, and wellness programs for the entire Cornell community. The Assistant Coach for Men’s & Women’s Squash will assist with team and player development and training, practice and match planning, athlete performance evaluation, and provide recommendations to the head coach regarding competition participation. This role also involves ongoing recruitment of prospective athletes, including on- and off-campus responsibilities. Coaches are expected to support student-athletes academically and integrate them with university and department services. The Assistant Coach will participate in scheduling, planning, and travel arrangements, potentially including transportation to away competitions. Additional duties may include researching and recommending equipment purchases, communicating with alumni and program friends, and assisting with fundraising. This is a 10-month per year, 1-year fixed-term position, with extension dependent on continued funding, business needs, and performance. The 10-month salary is $54,540. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. All community members are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment through respectful, collaborative, and empathetic communication, engaging and supporting others, speaking up against exclusion, and supporting work/life integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with up to 2 years squash experience or equivalent combination
Prior coaching or competitive collegiate playing experience
Credentials should reflect proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting and developing student-athletes
Must be highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter
Knowledgeable of NCAA rules
An understanding of the unique non-athletic scholarship environment of the Ivy League and how to identify and recruit these prospective student-athletes and families
The ability to actively assist current student-athletes manage the rigor, time management, and academic course load at Cornell University
Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Responsibilities

Assists with team and player development and training
Assists with practice and match planning
Assists with evaluation of athlete performances
Makes recommendations to the head coach regarding participation in competitions
Assists with ongoing recruitment of prospective athletes
Assumes on- and off-campus recruiting responsibilities
Supports the team and players to thrive academically
Integrates athletes with university and department services
Participates in scheduling, planning and travel arrangements
May include transporting to away competition
May include researching and recommending equipment purchases
May include communication with alumni and friends of the program
May include assisting with fundraising for program
Fosters a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences
Being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming
Showing respect, compassion, and empathy
Engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective
Speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately
Supporting work/life integration of oneself and others