JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Head Squash Professional

REPORTS TO: General Manager

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Effective delivery and maintenance of World Class coaching and programs at the Seattle Athletic Club Downtown. The Head Squash Professional is responsible for marketing, selling and delivering squash lessons, clinics and tournaments for the club membership.

ABOUT: Seattle Athletic Club Downtown offers 8 glass courts in a beautiful facility, 2 minutes from the famous Pike Market and the world’s first Starbucks. The club hosts a thriving community of squash players, the Seattle Squash Academy with world ranked players, the FUNcademy, and a non-profit Seattle Urban Squash Foundation for under-privileged kids. This position is a unique opportunity for the passionate individual to further enhance the entire squash program

JOB DUTIES: Head Squash Professional Requirements

• To maintain and uphold the World Class squash profile and renown at the Seattle Athletic Club.
• A high-energy team player who can work both with beginners and world-class players.
• Be a proactive presence throughout the squash areas. This includes but is not limited to: answering member’s questions and give your assistance when possible. Providing members with any pertinent club info. Being assertive in approaching members to assist them in their game, educate them, or correct their technique.
• Responsible for marketing, selling, billing and delivering World Class Squash services. Included in the delivery of these services will be scheduling, designing, updating and carrying out an individualized coaching program based on a client’s abilities, needs and goals.
• The Head Squash Professional need to be able to teach and demonstrate exemplary technique and skill to maximize the effectiveness of coaching and therefore uphold the World Class standards of instruction at Seattle Athletic Club.
• To enthuse, encourage and retain Seattle Athletic Club members in squash by providing guidance on progression opportunities at a level appropriate to their ability
• Manage, Administer and Develop the Seattle Squash Academy into a world class program. Including but not limited to: coaching, training, recruitment, marketing, promotion and data entry.
• To up hold and promote coaching good practice through Seattle Athletic Clubs high standards and code of conduct
• To innovate and adapt coaching sessions to cater for differing ranges of abilities and learning styles and train clubs to deliver these programs
• To provide electronic monitoring, evaluation and reporting on a regular basis as required
• To carry out duties in accordance with all Seattle Athletic Club Squash policies including, equal opportunities, child protection, and health and safety.

Administrative Duties Required

• New member consultations- Squash staff is responsible for assisting new members through new member lessons. This may include: Orientations, evaluations or an Introduction to Squash for those who will continue training following new member appointment.
• Responsibility for the facility – regularly cleans up the squash area and encourages others to follow suit. It is the responsibility of all Squash Professional’s to assist in maintaining a clean and uncluttered appearance at the Club. Squash Professionals are required to set the example by returning all equipment to their proper area, to assist in keeping the Squash area clean and safe, and to respond courteously and promptly with any member problem or suggestion. If equipment is in need of attention, it is the Squash Professional’s responsibility to inform the appropriate people of equipment that needs repair.
• A Seattle Athletic Club Squash Professional is required to have and enough National and International experience so that they have the ability to attract and develop internationally ranked tournaments and exhibitions to the club.
• Follow through – Check E-mail and voice mail and at beginning and end of each appointment. Also, follows up with developmental/potential clients as well as those members who choose not to utilize the service of the Squash Department. 24-hour response time. .
• Update daily schedule at beginning of shift for following two weeks (regular client appointments, client development, time and client management, & breaks).
• Keep updated list of current clients available to the General Manager.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to rlauren@sacdt.com.

Squash Pro Openings
1 Full Time Toronto
1 Part-Time Atlanta

Life Time Fitness currently owns and operates 42 squash centers and 117 courts in the US and Canada. Our expansion plans will take us into two new major markets in 2016. Life Time is the home to over 1 million members with many thousands of juniors at each of our 119 locations. In the last five years, we have grown our squash programs and participation from 1,000 to over 10,000 players.

Life Time is in a unique position in the squash community as we are growing and contributing to the sport unlike any other squash club in America. We are committed to growing squash and developing programs for all skill levels and ages. We also own and operate the largest squash tour in the world – The Life Time Fitness Grand Prix Tour – featuring PSA professionals and amateurs competing in six US Cities (Boca Raton, Minneapolis, Houston, Chicago, Atlanta, and Las Vegas) throughout the year.

We currently have the following openings:

Toronto – (Mississauga) – Full-Time Squash Pro
Atlanta – Part-time Squash Pro

Squash Pro job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Organizing and teaching all Life Time branded squash programs
• Growing squash participation and executing outstanding member service skills
• Monthly meetings and training
• Coordinating and overseeing signature programs, tournaments, junior programs, leagues, and social events
• Responsible for the financial budget and performance of club squash department

In order to qualify for this position you must have the following:

• Minimum Level 2 coaching certification
• 1-2 years of prior squash club and programming experience required
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Strong computer and people skills a must
• Demonstrate knowledge on how to grow a squash program
• High level of energy and enthusiastic
• 36+ hours per week available for full-time positions / 8-10 hours per week for part-time
• Ability to develop programs and execute them

Compensation and Benefits:

• Full benefits to include: medical, dental, 401(k), STD, LTD, life insurance, and more (for full-time position only)
• Performance based compensation which includes base pay plus commission (full-time position) Part-time position provides commissions and base pay minimum.
• Free Life Time membership
• Free annual equipment sponsorship with squash manufacturer partner

Contact National Squash Manager John Wilinski at to apply or for more informationjwilinski@lifetimefitness.com

Job opening: Greenwich Country Club Head Squash Professional

The Organization: Located in Greenwich, Connecticut, only 45mins from New York City, the Greenwich Country Club was founded in 1892 and is recognized as one of the premier private clubs in the US. It is a first-class, family-oriented club that offers a full range of amenities including our elite 18-hole golf course, driving range, 8 tennis courts, 4 paddle courts, 2 international squash courts and a hardball doubles court, swimming pool, fitness facility, trap & skeet facility, bowling alley and the area’s finest dining and social facilities.

The Converse House, originally built in 1928 as a squash house, currently holds two singles courts and a hardball doubles court and was completely rebuilt in 2005. This facility remains one of the best in the northeast. The squash program has one of the strongest junior programs in the country. The club hosts a multitude of member and member-guest events in addition to intra Club, US Squash sanctioned Junior, and a yearly WSA singles and ISDA Pro Doubles events.

Job Summary: The Head Squash Professional will be responsible for management/leadership of the overall program including teaching lessons, clinics, pro shop management, tournaments, event direction, exhibitions, and other duties relating to the running of this highly regarded squash program.

The Head Squash Professional manages and organizes one of the leading Squash programs in Greenwich, CT. The existing program runs all year and has over 60 active juniors and 50 active adult members. The successful applicant will have to have strong administrative and interpersonal skills and must be able to communicate with players and members of all ages. The Head Professional will be responsible for increasing an already thriving squash community within the club through:

• Running the yearly program, establishing a 12 month forward looking calendar
• Organizing intra and inter club singles and doubles tournaments
• Delivering expert pro teaching through private lessons and group clinics
• Running summer camps for beginner, advanced and elite players
• Establishing an inviting and upbeat environment to guarantee member satisfaction
• Establishing appropriate communication with members through personal interactions, emails and newsletters
• Organizing and participating in exhibition matches as required
• Running the GCC Squash Pro-Shop
• Developing annual budgets and providing monthly reports to Club management
• Being available during week days and weekends (Flexible schedule)
• Collaborate with neighboring Country Clubs/other sports to enhance the membership experience by cohosting initiatives to enhance participation.
• Responsible for operating budget, appropriate and timely member billing and performance of Squash Program

Requirements:

• Strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• An energetic commitment to and enthusiasm for, squash, sport and the club industry
• Administrative and reporting technology skills
• Strong communication and people skills
• Head Pro must demonstrate superior playing and coaching ability
• A proven ability to plan, manage, evaluate and implement successful player programs at all levels
• A demonstrable ability to effectively work with Assistant Pro, Management, and Members

Benefits:

GCC offers a competitive compensation package based on the level of experience that the Head Pro brings to the position, including a base salary, hourly lesson rate, a discretionary bonus based on performance, a comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, short and long term disability, comprehensive medical plan, dental insurance and a 401k retirement plan with matching contributions. Additionally the Club offers some meals.

Interested candidates should send an introductory email, including an updated resume, to Hagen Freihoff, General Manager of the Greenwich Country Club, at hfreihoff@greenwichcountryclub.org

Post expires at 8:22pm on Thursday July 14th, 2016

Job Description

First State Squash
ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Location: Wilmington, Delaware
Type: Full­-time, 2­-year commitment Start Date: August 2016
Degree Required: Bachelors
Compensation Range: $35,000 ­ $45,000

Position Overview
First State Squash seeks a dynamic full­-time Academic Director to begin the summer of 2016. The Academic Director will supervise daily tutoring sessions, develop and implement suitable enrichment material, manage classroom space and initiate and maintain professional relationships with student teachers, principals and parents. Over the course of the first year, the Academic Director will run the after­-school tutoring sessions starting with students in 5th­6th grades. As the program grows, the Academic Director will be responsible for new grade levels. As a member of the program team, the Academic Director will collaborate with other program staff to ensure a fully integrated approach to First State Squash’s academic, sport, and character development programs and will report to the Executive Director.

Candidate Qualities and Requirements
● Strong communication skills
● Strong leadership skills and work ethic
● Team-­oriented
● Hardworking and reliable
● Willing to go above and beyond
● Organized
● Energetic and positive
● Knowledge of Delaware State schools and higher education systems a plus
● Valid driver’s license, comfort and ability to occasionally drive 15 passenger vans

Primary Roles and Responsibilities
● Supervise daily tutoring sessions, setting high expectations for intense engagement and thorough completion
● Develop and implement enrichment material suitable for a wide range of student aptitude
● Develop and implement proper organization and study habits for all students
● Create and uphold a structured, clear, and consistent classroom environment
● Develop a classroom culture that nurtures rigorous academic growth
● Initiate and maintain professional relationships with student’s teachers and principals
● Maintain relationships with students’ parents, keeping them involved in their child’s academic development
● Record and track all data regarding each student’s achievements in the classroom
● Recruit and train a team of proactive volunteers to aid in daily tutoring sessions

Program Team Responsibilities
● Collaborate and communicate with FSS staff, families, and community partners
● Assist with program evaluations as it pertains to academics
● Recruit, coordinate, and implement summer academic programs and employment opportunities for students
● Participate in community service projects and field trips as needed
● Drive students to and from their schools for practice, and other events on the weekends

General School Year Schedule
● Mon-­Thurs: 10:00AM-­7:00PM
● Fri: 10:00AM-­5:30PM
● *Sat: 9AM­-12:00PM

*When the Academic Director works a half­-day on Saturdays, he/she will only be required to work a half­-day on Fridays. Also, longer hours will be required on the weekends for matches, team trips, field trips, community service projects.

Summer Schedule
● Mon-­Fri: 9:00AM­-5:00PM

Special Weekends
● Up to 8 out­-of­-town or full weekend tournaments/trips annually
● After out-­of­-town weekends, work on Monday begins at 1:00PM
● 6 Saturdays (weekends) off each school year

Vacation
● The position includes 5 weeks of vacation annually: 1 in Dec, 1 in April and 3 in August. Some but not all national holidays are off

Compensation
● $35,000­$45,000. Majority of health coverage covered by First State Squash (No Dental)

First State Squash
First State Squash (FSS) was founded in February 2016 in partnership with the National Urban Squash & Education Association (NUSEA). The mission of First State Squash is to provide life­-changing opportunities for children from low­-income families in Wilmington through the sport of squash, intensive educational support, mentoring, and community service activities. First State Squash’s most important measurable goals are that our students graduate from high school, go to college and graduate from college.

Based at the Wilmington Central YMCA, First State Squash will launch in the fall of 2016. Each First State Squash student will have a minimum of two weekday afternoon practices a week – with one hour of academic tutoring and one hour of squash each session – and one weekend practice. Over the course of the year, students will also be required to complete at least 15 hours of community service and participate in academic and athletic programs during the summer. Students will also be matched with adult mentors who will
serve as role models and additional sources of support.

Our progress will be metrics­-driven by standards such as attendance, grade point average or an equivalent academic gauge, and high school and college graduation rates. First State Squash will also focus on non­academic outcomes, such as building self­-esteem and a sense of community engagement among our students. We will educate our team members on the importance of being service­-oriented and help them maintain a healthy and physically fit lifestyle. In addition to academic success, the program will focus on life lessons and character­-building.

At full capacity, First State Squash will serve 100 5th ­12th graders and alumni as they navigate post-­secondary school education. First State Squash will replicate the 20 year­-old urban squash model that currently serves over 1,850 students year-­round and operates in 18 cities nationwide. 99% of students who remain in their urban squash programs through high school go on to college, including renowned schools such as Amherst, Bowdoin, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Haverford, Northwestern, Smith, Trinity and Williams.
39% of our college students attend colleges or universities that U.S. News & World Report ranks in the country’s top 100.

Interested Candidates
Please send a cover letter and resume at your earliest convenience to serena.carbonell@firststatesquash.org.