Squash Coach (Part-time), Boston

About SquashBusters:

SquashBusters is a 29-year-old sports-based youth development program that uses a combination of squash, fitness, academic support and enrichment, community service, and mentoring to improve the lives of youth in Boston, Lawrence, and Providence. SquashBusters’ mission is to challenge and nurture youth in these cities – as students, athletes, and citizens – so that they can recognize and fulfill their greatest potential in life. SquashBusters currently serves 300 middle school and high school students who practice three days a week throughout the school year and participate in weekend practices, tournaments, and summer opportunities. After high school graduation, students join the Post-Secondary Success Program, and a dedicated staff team supports them in their chosen post-secondary path, and provides career development, internship placement, and employment opportunities. SquashBusters currently serves 180 post-secondary students, and with our first class of Providence post-secondary students, the program is growing. In Boston, programming takes place at the Badger-Rosen SquashBusters Center located on Northeastern University’s campus. In Providence, we work and play out of the Gorgi SquashBusters Center on the campus of Moses Brown School. In Lawrence, we recently opened our own state of the art facility, the New Balance Foundation SquashBusters Center in partnership with the city. Our core values are: Love, Honesty, Attention, Teamwork and High Standards. Do these match yours?

 

The Role:  

The Part-time Squash Coach plays a key role in delivering SquashBusters’ mission as a youth sports development program with squash at its core. This position is rooted in the belief that squash is a powerful tool for helping young people grow into strong, disciplined, and confident individuals. This coach will focus primarily on leading and supporting squash and fitness practices. Their presence on court is central to creating structured, high-energy sessions that build student-athletes’ skills, mental toughness, and character. They will work in collaboration with the Program Director and squash staff to ensure practices reflect program goals and values.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Reports To: Full-time Squash Coach

Schedule: 15-25 hours/week, concentrated on weekday afternoons and weekend mornings

 

Responsibilities:

Program Delivery:  Day-to-Day

• Lead and support weekday afternoon and Saturday squash practices and challenge matches for middle and high school teams.
• Incorporate physical conditioning and wellness into sessions to complement squash development.
• Reinforce a positive and disciplined environment that reflects SquashBusters’ values.
• Offer student-athletes individualized feedback and guidance around their growth as athletes and teammates.
• Communicate with squash staff to stay aligned on practice plans and athlete progress.

Outreach/Engagement

• Build positive relationships with student-athletes and support a welcoming, inclusive squash environment.
• Serve as a visible and encouraging role model for athletes and volunteers during practices.
• Assist with student tryouts or volunteer engagement if applicable.

Special Event Management

• Support internal matches, tournaments, or weekend events when possible.
• Join team trips, competitions, or special squash opportunities if schedule allows.
• Contribute to summer squash camps or elite training programs based on availability.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Plan and document squash lessons in alignment with the SQB squash curriculum.
• Track and communicate student progress through regular feedback to the squash team.
• Attend planning meetings with squash staff to stay aligned on curriculum, student growth, and practice goals.
• Assist with practice set-up, squash equipment organization, and court safety.

Relationships:  At the heart of SQB mission is the power of transformative relationships (adapted from the Search Institute). Thus, Squash Coordinators should:

• Express care: Believe in, encourage, and support athletes with warmth and dependability.
• Challenge growth: Maintain high expectations and hold athletes accountable.
• Provide support: Empower and advocate for athletes through guidance.
• Share power: Collaborate with athletes, respecting their voices and contributions.
• Expand possibilities: Connect athletes to new opportunities and inspire them to dream big.

 

Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of squash techniques, rules, and experience playing and coaching.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Passion for working with young people and experience developing trusting relationships with youth.
• Strong teamwork, organization, communication, and group facilitation skills.
• A willingness to engage in physical activity with students.
• Spanish language proficiency, squash coach certification, and/or ability and willingness to drive students to and from SQB events in a company van a plus.
• U.S. work authorization required.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Hourly rate, commensurate with experience.
• Paid sick time earned at a rate of 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Retirement plan with employer matching up to 5% for those working 1000+ hours/year.
• Free employee assistance and caregiver support programs.
• Commuter benefits program.

 

To Apply:

Please send a resume and brief letter of interest addressed to the Boston Program Director, Carolina Restrepo at the following email address: recruiting@squashbusters.org.

SquashBusters is an equal opportunity employer and strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. SquashBusters is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and looks to all its staff members to foster and promote its values.