Women's Squash Assistant Coach - Princeton University

Overview:

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Assistant Women's Squash Coach is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program.

 

Princeton University Department of Athletics is committed to creating a workplace culture where differences are celebrated, where all employees feel valued and are empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents, and where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation necessary to compete at the Division I level.
• Assist the head coach with the planning and execution of all practices.
• Assist in the recruitment of top women's squash student-athletes of high moral character who demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics. This is including, but not limited to, attending primary evaluation sites to identify talent, travel to contests/tournaments to evaluate prospects, and making home visits to talk to top prospects and parents. All while maintaining compliance with NCAA, ECAC and IVY LEAGUE legislation.
• Administrative Responsibilities – the assistant coach will be responsible for a wide variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to CARA Forms, recruiting logs, calendars, rosters and other various reports for NCAA and Ivy League compliance related issues.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission of Education Through Athletics.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
• Adhere to Ivy League, ECAC and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Collegiate playing experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Successfully pass NCAA recruiting examination within four months of hire.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
• Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous recruiting experience preferred.
• Successful background in coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

Standard Weekly Hours:34.44Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours:Nights and weekends are required.Eligible for Overtime:NoBenefits Eligible:YesProbationary Period:180 daysEssential Services Personnel (see policy for detail):NoEstimated Appointment End Date:6/30/2025Comments Related to End Date:Assistant coach contracts are renewed annually.Physical Capacity Exam Required:NoValid Driver’s License Required:Yes:#LI-SB1