Job Opening: Squash Coordinator, Racquet Up Detroit
Posted March 4, 2013
Coach Across America Position with Racquet Up Detroit
Racquet Up Detroit is an after-school youth development program which uses the sport of squash, in combination with academic tutoring, literacy development, fitness education, community service, and mentoring to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of urban public school students. Founded in 2010 through a collaboration with the National Urban Squash and Education Association (NUSEA), Racquet Up works with forty 6th and 7th grade students from Detroit Public Schools.
Please note: squash playing and coaching experience is a requirement of this position. In addition, this is a full-time Americorps position which offers a living stipend, benefits, and an educational financial award at completion.
Through the Coach Across America program, the Squash Program Coordinator will serve as a coach, mentor, and program administrator, while also assisting in other capacities to promote the organization's goals. Responsibilities will include:
Plan and implement student recruitment process for new team of 40 fifth grade students culminating in new program launch in January 2014
Assist with operations of 4 daily squash/fitness sessions, Monday through Thursday, during after-school hours (approximately 4:00pm – 7:00pm), as well as a Saturday squash and fitness sessions (approximately 8:30am-11:30pm)
Participate in occasional Friday and Saturday afternoon activities
Prepare materials and plans for after-school program sessions
Assist with management and implementation of fitness program for 40 students
Track student attendance, timeliness, and preparation on a daily basis
Manage pre- and post-program logistics, including walking students from school to the program facility, and ensuring a safe and orderly dismissal process
Participate in weekend activities including community service projects, squash matches, cultural outings, and other field trips as needed
Build caring, supportive, meaningful relationships with students
Additional responsibilities as needed
In addition, a CAA coach at Racquet Up would be responsible for building partnerships within the squash community to help recruit volunteers, organize squash competitions, and deepen the organization's ties to the squash enthusiasts in the area.
The ideal candidate will be a high-energy, creative, hard-working, self-starter with strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Most importantly, candidates must have a passion for working with youth in the city, and a belief that all children can learn and grow if given the proper guidance and support. Squash experience is required. Applicant must hold a current driver's license in good standing.
For more information, contact: Derek Aguirre, Executive Director derek@racquetup.org
To learn more about Racquet Up Detroit, visit: www.racquetup.org
To learn more about Coach Across America, visit the Up2Us website: www.up2us.org
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter highlighting squash playing/coaching experience to Derek Aguirre, Executive Director, as an email attachment to derek@racquetup.org. No phone calls please. Learn more at www.racquetup.org.
Racquet Up Detroit is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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