Job Opening: Full Time Coordinator, Urban Squash, Hartford Posted March 24, 2016
Squash Coordinator
Salary: $30,000-40,000, with benefits Education: Bachelors degree Type: Full Time, minimum two-year commitment required Home Base: Trinity College Location: Hartford, CT Start Date: May/June 2016
About Capitol Squash Capitol
Squash is an after-school program for Hartford youth at Trinity
College. Capitol Squash serves 40 youth from Hartford by providing them
both rigorous academic and athletic enrichment. The mission of Capitol
Squash is to empower youth of Hartford to reach their potential as
athletes, students, and engaged citizens. About the Position Capitol
Squash seeks a committed Squash Coordinator who has a passion for
changing the lives of at-risk youth. The Squash Coordinator will
support the youth of Hartford by managing a year-round squash program
and planning and implementing practices at Trinity College’s Ferris
Athletic facilities. The Squash Coordinator will work closely with the
Executive Director to ensure the successful development, planning, and
administration of the program. The successful candidate will bring a
passion for inspiring, mentoring, and guiding urban youth as well as a
strong background in squash and coaching.
Responsibilities Plan
and administer daily after-school squash and fitness sessions practices
for 40 students across four grades with an emphasis on development and
fun Build strong relationships with inner-city students
and their families, through constant interaction including phone calls
and visits Recruit, train, and manage volunteer coaches in
teaching of squash and how Capitol Squash works with youth – ensure a
4:1 ratio of youth to coaches Work closely with the Executive
Director to meet the needs of your teams and ensure a fully integrated
curriculum (education, health, and life-skill) Record, track and evaluate daily progress (respect, participation, effort) Oversee all equipment and uniform purchasing and distribution Coordinate squash component of fall 2016 tryouts. Communicate with families and staff about issues related to student effort and development Schedule and coordinate team squash matches and individual tournaments for players as appropriate Coordinate team trips to National Urban Team and Individual Championships and other tournaments Recruit, coordinate, and implement summer camp program and broker external summer camp opportunities for students Collect and update paperwork for students such as parent contracts, physicals, and program fees Assist with academic sessions and tutor students Collaborate and communicate with Capitol Squash staff, families, and community partners Coordinate community service projects Drive
students to and from their schools to, and to and from matches, team
trips, community service projects, summer camps, etc. Manage donor and volunteer database Other duties as assigned
Other Expectations: We
expect all staff at Capitol Squash to be communicative with all
stakeholders, disciplined and engaged in their work, and open to
receiving and giving feedback in order to constantly strive to do
excellent work. Must have a valid driver’s license and willingness/ability to drive students in 15‐passenger vans
Qualifications: Experience coaching squash and/or working with inner city youth Substantial squash playing experience Outstanding speaking, interpersonal, and leadership skills Able to work Monday-Fridays, and most Saturdays Adaptability, creativity, and initiative-taking Project management, interpersonal, organizational and networking skills critical Sensitivity to different cultures and communities with a commitment to youth development Conversational spoken Spanish preferred Hours : • School Year: Monday-Thursday 10am-6:45pm, Friday: 1:30-6:45pm, Saturday: 9am-1 pm • Summer: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm • 10 full weekends • Hours are subject to change
If interested, please send resume and cover letter to: Meg Taylor, Capitol Squash Executive Director at meg.taylor@capitolsquash.org
