Squash & Community Director

Overview:

The Squash & Community Director, reporting to the Program Director, is a full-time position responsible for the planning and execution of all squash and fitness activities at UST and supporting the Program Team with strengthening its community stakeholder relationships. The Squash & Community Director plays a key role in providing out-of-school-time programming for all students while serving a diverse youth community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute all Squash & Fitness programming including daily afterschool sessions, tournament participation, student development plans and related programming aimed at improving the level of all students and instilling a love for the sport of squash

• Coordinate weekend squash tournaments, trips, events, and summer camps, including travel planning, permission forms and parent/guardian communication – when applicable

• Track and monitor key student performance metrics including skill level, tournament participation, and other related data aimed at assessing overall performance

• Responsible for maintaining the squash portion of the facility including court maintenance

• Cultivate meaningful relationships with UST students, their families, Ontario’s squash community, non-profit networks, and the Jane & Finch community promoting participation, collaboration, and partnership

• Work with the Program Director and Academic Director to execute annual student recruitment, outreach events, and strengthen the post-secondary pathways of students

• Support the research, writing, submission and tracking of grant proposals and grant reports

• Work with the Program Director to create fundraising, event and promotional materials as needed

• Stay current and informed about issues pertaining to the Jane & Finch Community, the youth non-profit space, UST’s mission, and the community outreach field

• Work closely with Urban Squash Toronto staff to ensure clear lines of communication and effective coordination

• Perform ad hoc activities as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a community serving related field is preferred • Experience coaching and playing squash at various levels.

• Experience working with youth, in a non-profit setting, fundraising and community outreach is preferred

• Squash coaching certification (NCCP- Squash Canada Coaching Certification Program) & connection to the squash community is an asset

• Ability to run squash events/tournaments without supervision

• Passion for working with youth and to create a long-lasting change in their lives and the community in which they live

• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, communication, and organizational skills; comfort with data tracking and goal setting with a willingness and desire to engage with diverse stakeholders is critical

• Must be able to travel with students, on occasion to the United States. Valid driver’s license is a must

Hours:

• General hours are Monday through Friday 10am-6pm, though adjustments are necessary on occasion due to community events, tournaments, and summer camps. The position entails weekend work and travel – particularly for tournaments during the school year.

Responsibilities/Expectations of all Urban Squash Toronto Staff:

• Develop and maintain positive, respectful relationship with all members of UST

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with all UST stakeholders and respond to requests and emails in a timely manner

• Collaborate with others by working in a positive, constructive manner to further UST’s mission and value the contributions of all members of the community

• Represent and advocate for UST in the community at large

• Draw on your own initiative and creativity to propose ways to further the UST mission and drive impact

• Demonstrate a growth mindset by being consistently engaged and self-reflective, welcoming feedback to continually improve

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $45,000.00-$60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Urban Squash Toronto’s priority is the health and safety of its staff and students and we adhere to a strict COVID-19 Safety Plan, following all public health protocols.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)

Experience:

• squash coaching: 1 year (required)

Work Location: One location