Dartmouth Seeks Men’s and Women’s Assistant Coach

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Position Number 1012317
Position Title Assistant Coach – Men’s & Women’s Squash
Position Purpose To participate as part of a decision-making team (coaching staff) under the direction of the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the men’s and women’s Squash program within NCAA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. The Assistant Coach plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the Squash program by providing important recommendations, suggestions, and decisions regarding game strategies, line-ups, priority listing of recruits, etc., as well as offering initiative and independent judgment (e.g., in providing coaching instruction, evaluating, and communicating with prospective recruits and their parents, and representing the Squash program to constituents).
Description Dartmouth College seeks an Assistant Coach for Men’s and Women’s Squash. The successful candidate will assist the head coach and assistant coach with all areas of a nationally competitive program including practice/competition planning and coaching, administrative tasks, and recruiting. Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience as a coach and/or participant in competitive squash at the high school, club, or collegiate level is required.
Required Qualifications – Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications – Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
  • 3-5 year’s experience playing and/or coaching women’s squash at the high school or collegiate level.
  • Strong knowledge of competitive squash training programs, skills and strategies.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people in a diverse community.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to recruit effectively with no athletic grants and highly selective admissions standards.
  • Experience in competitive squash and/or coaching at the high school, club or collegiate level.
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Vikram Malhotra, Head Coach – Men’s & Women’s Squash
Description Coaching and Mentoring

  • Contributes suggestions and recommendations to planning and implementing the conditioning, training and coaching programs for the squash teams.
  • Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
  • Prepares scouting reports and game plans for opponents.
  • During competitions, makes recommendations to the head coach regarding adjustments to game plans and line-ups.
  • Teaches squash skills to student-athletes during team practices, games, and individual/small group training sessions.
  • Evaluates performance of athletes and offers technical, strategic, and mental instruction and advice.
  • Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete, counsels team members, and consults with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.
  • Independently seeks and develops new training concepts and sport-specific knowledge to enhance the overall knowledge of the coaching staff.
Percentage Of Time 55%
Description Recruiting

  • Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes; communicating with prospects by phone, mail, e-mail; traveling to evaluate prospects, meet parents and high school coaches; organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects.
  • Maintains appropriate recruiting records as required by the Ivy League and NCAA.
  • Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.
Percentage Of Time 30%
Description Administration

  • Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the Ivy League and NCAA and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications and interpretations; actively seeks to ensure that athletes and Dartmouth Athletics representatives are informed of and comply with Ivy League and NCAA rules.
  • Provides input in planning and administering the budget for the squash program, which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting etc.
  • Plans and reconciles recruiting and team travel expenses.
  • Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
  • Assists head coach in coordinating team travel plans.
  • Communicates with alumni, parents, and other supporters regarding status of the squash program.
Percentage Of Time 10%
Description Other

  • Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the squash program through camps, clinics, and community involvement.
  • Develops and maintains positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
  • Represents Dartmouth, the athletics department, and the squash program in an exemplary fashion.
Percentage Of Time 5%