Job Description Seattle Urban Squash
(SUS) seeks a dynamic full or part-time Athletic Director who combines
coaching, and interpersonal skills to provide leadership, oversight and
direction to the organization. Our ideal candidate is a squash-playing
student or recent college grad who is visionary, multitasking and
detail oriented, and possesses squash coaching, lesson planning, and
management skills. This is an exciting opportunity for a multi-talented
individual to develop a wide range of management and administrative
skills while making a tremendous difference in the lives of
underprivileged Seattle youth. The Athletic Director oversees the
health and fitness progress of the Seattle Urban Squash students,
working closely with the students, parents, teachers, and volunteers.
The Athletic Director reports to the Executive Director
Program Description Seattle Urban Squash
is a 501(c)3 nonprofit foundation. Its mission is to help kids from
underprivileged backgrounds grow into college students and realize
their full potential in life though squash coaching, academic tutoring,
and community service. Founded only one year ago, SUS has grown quickly
into a full-fledged program with 10 students in its first class and
more to come next year. The program includes a healthy board of
directors and advisory board, 20+ dedicated volunteers, and a growing
network of donors and supporters.
SUS is modeled on the
National Urban Squash and Education Association (NUSEA) criteria. NUSEA
has 14 member programs around the country and more on the way. It
enrolls over 1,000 students and has sent graduates to over 160
different universities. Even after only one year, SUS is close to
fulfilling the NUSEA criteria and will continue to strive for NUSEA
membership. Seattle Urban Squash is a Non-Profit 501(c)3 Organization |
(206) 784 1332 | www.seattlesquash.org | 921 N 82nd St, Seattle, WA
98103 | UB#601-870-078, WA Charities#6997, EIN#91-1906951
Primary Roles and Responsibilities: · Develop, schedule and supervise all aspects of the squash program · Design lesson plans and lead up to 5 squash team practices per week · Research opportunities for and organize community service and cultural enrichment outings for students · Research and organize opportunities for competitive tournament and game play for the students · Meet with students’ teachers and families regularly for feedback on school and SUS health and fitness performance · Assist in recruiting and supervising volunteers · Collect, record, and
monitor changes of all student data, including attendance, school
grades and behavior, mental and physical health and fitness
Professional and Personal Qualification: · Experience coaching squash required · Experience teaching and/or working with children, especially at-risk youth preferred · Proficiency or fluency in Spanish preferred · Excellent written and oral communication skills · Must be energetic, upbeat, and enthusiastic about SUS mission · A passion for, belief in and devotion to urban youth development · Ability to get stuff done without too much oversight · Exemplary organizational and time management abilities · Be able to grow with the organization · Drive, enthusiasm, energy, flexibility, endurance, humanity · Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be comfortable driving a 15-passenger van.
Hours and schedule A full or part-time
work week will be negotiated in the offer with up to 5 academic
afterschool team practices to be organized and led each week.
Afterschool practices last from 3pm to 6pm and will require planning
and follow-up work. Vacation time will be
negotiated during offer but will include a minimum of 20 days paid time
off with most major US holidays off.
To apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to: info@seattlesquash.org
