Interim Head Men's & Women's Squash
Bates College, Lewiston ME, USA
Job Posted Sept 10, 2007

Job Opening : Head College Squash Coach, Maine

Interim Head Men's & Women's Squash Coach

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Athletics

SUMMARY AND SCOPE OF POSITION
Full-time 12 month interim position directing all aspects of the Men's and Women's Squash program inclusive of pre-season meetings, in-season college vacation periods, all practices, competitions, meetings and post-season responsibilities. The head coach is fully responsible for the ongoing operation and development of the Men's and Women's Squash program including but not limited to, teaching and coaching, training and conditioning, administrative duties, recruiting talented and academically qualified student-athletes, supervising the assistant coaches, supporting the academic success of the student-athletes, and complying with all college, NESCAC and NCAA policies. Additionally, this position is responsible for oversight of the Squash Building facility and its daily operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Coaching Responsibilities:
   • Communication
     
   • Instruction
     
   • Training planning and season organization
     
   • Daily practice coaching
     
   • Competition planning
     
   • Athlete evaluation
     
   • Motivation
     
     
2. Administrative Responsibilities:
   • Budget development and fiscal responsibility
   • Travel planning
   • Alumni relations
   • Fundraising
   • Competition scheduling and management
   • Hire and supervise assistant coaches
   • Web site management
   • Departmental administrative responsibilities
     
     
3. Recruiting:
   • Recruiting plan
• Prospect evaluation
• Contacts and communication
• Admissions deadlines and policies
  
  
4. Squash Building Oversight
   • General building operations and upkeep
   • Squash courts reservations
   • Managing building personnel
   • Facilities record keeping.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Planning, execution and oversight of annual trip. Possible teaching of activity course within the Physical Education Department. Possible assistance with game management operations

QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree required; Master's degree preferred
3- 5 years college squash coaching experience Facility management experience desired Knowledge of NCAA DIII rules:

Contact: Kevin McHugh, Athletic Director; email: kmchugh@bates.edu .

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