Assistant Squash Professional

The Yale Club of New York City•New York, NY

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Squash Pro assists in organizing and directing all club squash activities, events, exhibitions, tournaments, bookings and lessons per direction of the Head Squash Professional. This position plays a key role in the retention of the Club’s athletic membership package. Responsibilities include organizing, administering, and officiating at Squash tournaments, exhibitions, and in-house Club events, including major Club tournaments like the Club Championship and Member/Guest. The Assistant Pro ensures members and guests receive courteous, prompt, and professional attention, provides lessons on squash singles techniques and strategies, and must be available for Clinic coaching as scheduled. The role also involves assisting the Head Squash Professional with weekend Junior Clinics, maintaining group contact lists, overseeing racquet locker assignments and billing, and being visible in the Pro Shop to assist with retail sales and NorthStar billing for items, court charges, and lesson fees. The Assistant Pro monitors squash court playability, greets members warmly, and performs additional tasks assigned by the Head Squash Professional and the Fitness and Wellness Director.

Requirements

Strong playing background
US Squash Level 1 (or higher) coaching certification
Availability for a Friday, Saturday and Sunday schedule
Authorization to work in the United States
Possess honesty and personal integrity
Demonstrate knowledge and excellence in teaching squash singles
Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills
Maintain a close working relationship with other club professionals
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Google platforms & ability to learn NorthStar & US Squash systems
Demonstrate knowledge on how to troubleshoot or work with IT to quickly fix and maintain online booking site, Pro Shop computers and booking display screens
Work with Head Squash Professional to maintain and update squash email lists, assist with “Find A Game” duties
Inspect and maintain cleanliness, organization, safety and repair throughout the squash court areas and Pro Shop
Professional demeanor & appearance, respectful, and professional interactions with members, guests and all staff
Establish and uphold positive and productive working relationships with staff
Be organized, work efficiently, exercise sound judgment
Punctuality and regular attendance
Ability to read, write and speak English
Adhere to all club policies

Nice To Haves

4 years of collegiate squash
PSA exposure
CPR/AED certification

Responsibilities

Organize, administer and officiate at Squash tournaments, exhibitions and in-house Club events.
Assist in the organization and running of major Club tournaments (Club Championship and Member/Guest).
Ensure that all members and their guests receive courteous, prompt and professional attention to all their needs.
Provide lessons for members related to the techniques and strategies of squash singles.
Be available for Clinic coaching per the schedule of the Head Squash Professional.
Assist Head Squash Professional to oversee the weekend Junior Clinics and ensure group contact lists are up to date.
Work with Head Squash Professional to ensure that racquet lockers are assigned, maintained and billed correctly.
Be visible in the Pro Shop and become familiar with Pro Shop and Gift Shop items.
Assist with retail sales and NorthStar billing for items, court charges and lesson fees.
Monitor condition of the squash courts ensuring playability.
Greet all members warmly, enthusiastically, and by name (smiling, eye contact), maintaining an atmosphere that motivates long-term participation and member retention.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Head Squash Professional and the Fitness and Wellness Director.