Assistant Coach, Mens and Womens Squash

UVA Health System • Newcomb Hall, VA

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About The Position

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach for the Men's and Women's Squash programs. The Assistant Coach is responsible for performing various duties and responsibilities, including (but not limited to): coaching, instructing, recruiting, counseling, monitoring student-athlete academic performance, designing training sessions, collaborating on game plans and strategies, adhering to compliance requirements, and other sport program administrative functions. This is a hands-on coaching position, with approximately half the time spent coaching men's and women's players of the highest college level. For this reason, preference is towards the hire of a coach that is an elite level player, or a former elite level player, capable of feeding accurately and applying appropriate pressure when on court one on one with even the best players on the team. The Assistant Coach will: Explain and enforce rules and regulations to protect student athletes, and ensure that policies and procedures are followed. Study opposing teams to identify weaknesses and avenues for success. Collaborate on conceptualizing and developing practice and game day plans. Monitor the conditioning and training of student athletes, in conjunction with Strength and Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, and Sports Medicine. Initiate and maintain a strong partnership with the Academic Affairs unit to support the academic requirements of student athletes. Assist with coordinating and performing various administrative tasks and often serving as a liaison with particular operational units, such as the Equipment Room, Business Office, Compliance Office, and Facilities Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Some experience in coaching squash at the collegiate and/or professional level.
• Four or more years professional/collegiate experience in coaching Squash is preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of all aspects of the sport program.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's (or higher) in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Management, or a related field.
• Student-athlete and coaching experience in a team environment.
• Athletic and coaching experience at the professional level.
• Athletic accolades with regard to the sport of Squash.
• Administrative oversight experience (i.e. budgeting, program planning, travel, etc.).
• A player who has competed at either the intercollegiate level or on the PSA world tour.

Responsibilities

• Coaching and instructing men's and women's squash players.
• Recruiting and counseling student-athletes.
• Monitoring student-athlete academic performance.
• Designing training sessions.
• Collaborating on game plans and strategies.
• Adhering to compliance requirements.
• Performing various sport program administrative functions.
• Explaining and enforcing rules and regulations.
• Studying opposing teams to identify weaknesses.
• Collaborating on practice and game day plans.
• Monitoring conditioning and training of student athletes.
• Initiating and maintaining partnerships with Academic Affairs.
• Coordinating and performing various administrative tasks.

Benefits

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service.
• 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off.
• Parental and Community Service Leave.
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately.
• Retirement benefits.
• Tuition and professional development benefits after the first six months of employment.
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree