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Head Coach, Men's Squash

The McMaster Department of Athletics and Recreation’s mission is to “cultivate human potential and enrich wellness through recreation and sport”. In support of this mission, the McMaster Marauders seek an experienced, student-athlete centered, highly qualified and motivated leader to direct its Men's Squash program. The ideal candidate is committed to leading the program while focused upon the student-athlete experience. The successful candidate will be a student-first leader who has a growth mindset, is an identifier and developer of talent and is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in sporting environments. This individual role models the values & expectations of McMaster University and the Department of Athletics and Recreation

Job Details

Term:

2024-25

Salary:

Volunteer Honourarium

This part-time position is responsible for all coaching elements associated with the sport program. Reporting to the Manager, Competitive Sports, the incumbent is responsible for the overall direction, planning, team selection, and player development. The head coach ensures compliance to McMaster, and OUA policies and regulations.

The coach will work cooperatively with athletic department staff in event scheduling, facility, travel planning, budgeting, purchasing of equipment and apparel, alumni engagement and completing other administrative requirements.

The Squash season begins with try-outs in September, and 4-5 events between October and February including the OUA Championship. Student-athletes train at McMaster's David Braley Athletic Centre multiple times per week. In a typical season the coach will coordinate an the team's schedule, including participation in the Jester's League, and the OUA Championships.

  • Outstanding character, integrity, passion and a commitment to excellence
  • Excellent communicator with strong teaching and technical squash skills
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated team player
  • Commitment to promotion equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Be knowledgeable in the technical, tactical, physical and psychological elements of squash
  • Willingness to work with an integrated support team
  • Preference to those with some experience in coaching and those who competed at a post-secondary level
  • Candidates will need to submit proof of basic coaching certifications or will need to complete upon appointment to the role
  • Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends is required.
  • The successful candidate will require a vulnerable sector check. 

Letters of interest and resumes may be submitted to coachmac@mcmaster.ca.

Employment Equity Statement: McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact: Mack Abbott at abbotm4@mcmaster.ca, to communicate accommodation needs. 

The appointment will be for one year commencing ASAP with the option to renew pending a year-end performance evaluation.

This is a volunteer appointment with a $1,000 honourarium offered each season for coaching the men's squash program.