Job Opening: Assistant Pro, Philadelphia

Posted May 22, 2013

The Episcopal Academy located in Newtown Square, PA., that offers college prep courses for more than 1,200 boys and girls from Pre-K -12th grad in three units: Lower, Middle and Upper.

We are currently seeking full-time Assistant Squash Professional. The Episcopal Academy (EA) boasts one of the most successful school programs in the country along with a thriving adult and junior club program.

Episcopal is centrally located an approximately a 45 minute drive from downtown Philadelphia. EA’s athletic facility houses both the school program and “The Squash Club at EA’s” club program.

EA’s athletic center has 10 ASB squash courts, along with a fitness center and swimming pool.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting in the development of both the adult and junior squash programs.
• Teaching clinics, lessons and summer/ holiday camps.
• Assisting in running club tournaments, leagues and events.
• Coaching at internal and external tournaments.
• Working with both the Middle and Upper school teams which include both boys and girls.
• Teaching squash in PE to Lower School pupils.
Individual should have the qualifications:
• Experience coaching/instructing squash.
• Proven experience building a squash program.
• The ability to work with a variety of ages and abilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office product
• Job Requirements
• Valid U.S. work visa is highly preferred.
• 2-3 years of coaching experience within a club and a school setting is required.
• Professional national/ international playing experience is not necessary though preferred.
• A genuine love of squash and the ability to teach at all ages and levels.
• Must be able to successfully furnish all clearances required to work in a Pre-K-12 school in the state of PA.

Episcopal offers a comprehensive benefits package including group medical insurance, dental, life insurance, matching contributions to our 403(b) plan and use of EA facilities.

The position is will begin on August 26, 2013.

Qualified applicants may submit a cover letter and resume to The Episcopal Academy, ATTN: Tina Rix, Acting Director of Squash, 1785 Bishop White Drive, Newtown Square, PA 19073. Fax: 484-424-1606.

Email: trix@episcopalacademy.org

Position will remain open until filled. AA/EOE employer.





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