Interim Head Coach of Men's and Women's Squash Coach

Amherst College•Amherst, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

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 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 environment.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.