PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: Effective delivery and maintenance of World Class coaching and programs at the Seattle Athletic Club.
The Squash Professional is responsible for marketing, selling and
delivering squash lessons, clinics and tournaments for the club
membership.
JOB DUTIES: Squash Professional Requirements
• To maintain and uphold the World Class squash profile and renown at the Seattle Athletic Club. • 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 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 • 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. • Develop, plan, promote and implement at least 4 clinics per year, tailored to membership’s needs/wants. • Develop, plan,
promote and implement at least 4 tournaments per year, (in-house or
wider community) tailored to membership’s needs/wants. • 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. • Complete a monthly operations report (MER) submitted to the General Manger by the third business day of each month • 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 Manger. • 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.
Please contact Robert Lauren: rlauren@sacdt.com for further information, or to submit resume for consideration.
