Overview
Capitol Squash Squash Director Jobs in Hartford, Connecticut, USA at US squash
Position: Â Capitol Squash Seeks Squash Director
Location:
Trinity College, Hartford, CT
Type:
Full Time
Start Date:Spring/Summer 2024
Salary:Commensurate with experience
About Capitol Squash
Capitol Squash serves 50 youth from Hartford by providing them both rigorous academic and athletic enrichment. Capitol Squash’s mission is to empower youth of Hartford to reach their potential as athletes, students, and engaged citizens. Based out of Trinity College, Capitol Squash strives to provide youth with life- changing opportunities through the sport of squash, intensive educational support, mentoring, and community service activities.
Guided by an ‘inch wide, mile deep’ philosophy of youth programming, Capitol Squash begins working with students in elementary school and engages them in year-round programming through high school and college.
The Role
Capitol Squash is seeking a driven,innovativeSquash Director with a passion for supporting young people and putting them on the path to achieving their goals. The Squash Director will manage a year-round squash program, planning and implementing practices at Trinity College’s Ferris Athletic facilities. The Squash Director will work closely with the staff to ensure the successful development, planning, and administration of the program.
The successful candidate will bring a passion for inspiring, mentoring, and guiding young people as well as a strong background in squash and coaching.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all aspects of squash and fitness program, ensuring effective operation and growth
Develop and implementcomprehensive trainingprograms for players of all skill levels
Build strong relationships with students and their families, through constant interaction including phone calls and meetings
Supervise Squash Coordinator, part-time coaches, and all squash volunteers
Record, track, and evaluate daily student attendance and student progress
Manage all equipment, uniforms, and paperwork for students
Coordinate squash component of tryouts
Communicate with families and staff about issues related to student effort and development
Schedule and coordinate team squash matches, US Squash Junior tournaments, and Squash +Educationmatches and tournaments.
Plan and run a 5-week intensive summer squash program and coordinate additional summer opportunities including summer squash camp opportunities
Collect and update paperwork for students such as parent contracts and physicals
Collaborate and communicate with Capitol Squash staff, families, and community partners
Drive students as needed to and from practices, tournaments, and matches, including weekend tournaments and matches.
Collaborate on and participate in additional program-wide activities
Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong squash coaching experience
Experience working with youth fromdiversebackgrounds
Outstanding speaking, interpersonal, andleadershipskills
Reliable, responsible, disciplined, engaged, and self-reflective
Must have 3 years driving experience and valid driver’s licenseand ability to pass background and driver record check.
Hours:
General hours during the school year are Monday-Friday, 10am-6:30pm. Summer hours are generally Monday
– Friday 8am-4pm. This position entails travel and weekend work, averaging 2 Saturdays each month. Additional time off is given when traveling or working on the weekend.
Commitment
Capitol S…
Title: Capitol Squash Squash Director
Company: US squash
Location: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Category: Education / Teaching, Non-Profit
