Denison University – Assistant Men’s and Women’s Squash Coach

March 8, 2023

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Position Type	Administrative Staff
Classification Title	Administrative Staff
Position Title	Assistant Men’s and Women’s Squash Coach
Position Number	A00501
Pay Grade Level	AD 01
Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Department	Athletics
Posting Number	S 121301067
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	10
Position End Date
FTE	.83
Work Schedule	This is a salaried and exempt position. Standard workweek is 40 hours. However, frequent nights and weekends are required.
Basic Function	Assist Head Men’s and Women’s Squash Coach with the daily operation of the squash program and the recruitment of student-athletes. Perform additional coaching or administrative assignment and teach for the department as requested.
Essential Job Functions	Assist the Head Men’s and Women’s Squash Coach with the daily operation of the squash program and the recruitment of student-athletes. Monitor preparation of athletic facilities for practices and games, scout opposing teams, develop and apply team rules, and assist the head coach with team selection, games and practices. Assist with administrative duties such as scheduling, making team travel arrangements, home game management, monitoring academic progress of students, supervising student workers, working with the equipment staff on the distribution and maintenance of athletic equipment, and providing the Sports Information Office with appropriate information for publications and press releases. Identify, assess, and contact prospective students, arrange campus visits, develop printed recruiting materials and assist the Admissions Office with special events. Perform specific duties in the absence of the Head Men’s and Women’s Squash Coach if needed. Abide by University, NCAC, NCAA and CSA rules and regulations. Perform coaching, administrative, or other duties for the department as assigned. Teach courses for the department as needed. Participate actively in the university community. Serve on appropriate university and department committees.
Minimum Qualifications	A Bachelor’s degree. Playing and/or coaching experience. Key Attributes: Excellent problem solving. Interpersonal and organizational skills. Demonstrate an understanding of and/or experience in a residential, liberal arts college environment. Ability to teach physical education courses and relate well to students, fellow department members and other colleagues. Ability to work extended hours associated with athletic events. Ability to work in a sometimes stressful environment. Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy.
Preferred Qualifications	Demonstrated background in coaching squash on the college level. Successful and proven experience in recruiting and retaining student athletes. Demonstrable experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Physical Demands	Must be able to perform basic squash skills and facilitate drills in practice and warm up situations
Contact(s)	Office of Human Resources
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email	hr@denison.edu
Open Date	08/12/2022
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Must have a current, valid driver’s license and must be insurable under Denison’s liability insurance policy. A driver’s check will be done on final candidate. Hired candidate must supply proof of educational degree(s).
Additional Information	In our ongoing efforts to support the health of our community and continue to operate our campus safely, Denison requires all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including a booster within the timeline guidance recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unless a Denison-authorized exemption is approved prior to the first date of employment. For more information and resources regarding this policy as a condition of employment, please visit https://denison.edu/campus/covid19
Denison University Background Check Statement	The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.
Denison University EEO Statement	Denison University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To achieve our mission as a liberal arts college, we continually strive to attract and hire candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and identities. Denison fosters a campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender expression and identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. For additional information and resources about diversity at Denison, please see our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and antiracism (IDEA) at Denison Forward. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at (740)587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.