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Vassar College invites applications for the position for The Betty Richey Head Coach for Mens and Womens Squash . This is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty, benefit-eligible ten-month position. Weekend, holiday, early morning and/or late evening hours are required.

The successful candidate will serve as the head coach in all aspects of a competitive and inclusive College Squash Association (CSA) varsity mens and womens squash program including, but not limited to:

Recruitment and retention of scholar-athletes

Budget management

Match strategies and competitive coaching

On-court instruction for practices and games

Player and team development

Fundraising and community service

Equipment management

Travel

Competitive scheduling

Alumni engagement

Engagement in the campus community

Additional duties in the department will be based on candidate interest and aptitude and could include teaching, facilities, student-athlete development, game management, SAAC, etc.

The head coach is also expected to adhere to all CSA, Liberty League and Vassar rules and regulations.

As soon as possible

The annual base starting salary range for this full-time position is $60K to $75K. When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational considerations. The starting salary range represents the Colleges good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

As a benefits-eligible member of the faculty, the position provides access to affordable on-campus housing (https://offices.vassar.edu/faculty-housing/) as well as a robust retirement and benefits package (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F571sCSie9unlaLRUuQdly0JAnPSzJf9/edit?tab=t.0).

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree; prior coaching experience, demonstrated interest in and commitment to player development and health and wellness. Certification in CPR, AED and First Aid is mandatory and can be obtained through Vassar College as needed. A valid drivers license, official academic transcript(s) and the successful result of a background check are mandatory.

Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in a related field; minimum of 3-5 years coaching experience at the collegiate level and/or with college-aged students; demonstrated ability to recruit and retain student-athletes who are committed to academic and athletic excellence; experience with fundraising and/or alumni relations. The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal, organizational, and written/oral communication skills as well as demonstrated success as an assistant or head coach at the collegiate level.

Application Instructions
Qualified applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, rsum, three references (with phone numbers and email addresses) and a diversity statement highlighting contributions to and/or future plans for promoting diversity and inclusion through coaching to:https://employment.vassar.edu/postings/4347. (Additional information about the diversity statement can be found at: https://offices.vassar.edu/dean-of-the-faculty/positions/candidate-diversity-statement/), No applications by email will be accepted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information please visit Vassar at www.vassar.edu.