Program Director, Squash Programs/Head Coach

Program Director of Squash Programs and Head Coach Full Time connected with other available teaching roles at the school, Woodberry Forest School, Woodberry Forest, VA, US Woodberry Forest School is seeking a director of squash program and head coach to lead the squash programs for the 2027-28 school year. Woodberry has a rich academic and athletic tradition and is deeply committed to helping our boys develop into leaders in service to others dating back to the school’s founding in 1889. We are seeking a squash coach who will facilitate our continued pursuit of excellence in squash and academics. Academics and athletics combine with the arts, outdoor programming, and residential life, fulfilling the “whole boy” experience we cherish. In that vein, the head squash coach plays a vital role in the intentional character development of each boy while establishing a highly competitive, positive, and inclusive culture for the squash program. The head coach will build within the program, and demonstrate in his/her own actions, the qualities embodied by the vision and mission of Woodberry Forest School.

Specific coaching characteristics, duties, and responsibilities:

• A positive leader of the entire squash program who will build boys up emotionally, physically, and socially while a member of any one of our teams
• Uses each opportunity to teach values and character to the boys
• Encourages a sense of belonging for all boys who are a part of the program through building relationships with and among the boys
• Develops a plan to integrate fundamental teaching for boys at all levels
• Coordinates and communicates logistics among all Woodberry squash teams including 5 levels in the winter season: competitive varsity, varsity seconds, junior varsity junior varsity second, and beginner
• Works closely with the athletic department in scheduling season matches including Flanagan and MASO tournaments
• Lead a team trip each season to the US Squash Nationals in Philadelphia as appropriate per team performance and level
• Organizes and hosts yearly US Squash Tournaments (Bronze and/or Silver) on campus
• Lead off season programming in the fall
• Understands the academic responsibilities of the boys and follows their progress as students
• Deeply understands all physical, mental, and course management skills related to squash and can organize and plan practices accordingly
• Defines roles and responsibilities for assistant and lower team coaches
• Values strength & conditioning, nutrition, mental health, and playing multiple sports in helping the boys to realize their full potential as athletes
• Works collaboratively with Woodberry athletic training staff in support of student prevention and recovery from injuries
• Maintains and organizes all squash equipment with the support of Woodberry staff
• Works alongside the athletic director to budget each season for operational needs and for long term planning and purchases
• Understands US Squash policies and rules and supports the implementation of those policies and rules
• Works in partnership with the admissions office to recruit and communicate to prospective students and families the values and ideals of the entire Woodberry community
• Supports athletes’ and families’ transitions to college, inclusive of establishing relationships with college and university programs as appropriate in support of the recruiting process
• Desires to continually learn through various means of professional development
• Supports assistant coaches towards their own professional development
• Has a valid driving license and is willing to be trained to drive a minibus for away competitions

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Leadership experience within a competitive program
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Preferred:

• US Squash Certifications
• Ability to hold teaching or administrative position
• Demonstrated success in a high school or college setting

Additional:

• Please apply at https://www.woodberry.org/career-opportunities with cover letter and resume
• All questions can also be directed to Matt Blundin at 540-672-6067
• Pay will be competitive and relative to experience and responsibilities assumed upon employment.

About Woodberry Forest Woodberry Forest School is one of the nation’s premier independent boarding schools for boys. Located on 1,200 beautiful acres in Madison County, Virginia, near Charlottesville and Washington, DC, Woodberry is an all-residential school. Woodberry enrolls approximately 400 students from the United States and abroad. Since its founding in 1889, Woodberry Forest has become recognized internationally as a leader in the education of boys. Students are carefully selected from an outstanding group of strong applicants. Woodberry maintains a generous tuition assistance program with forty-six percent of students receiving financial assistance, totaling over $7 million. The school is committed to enrolling the best possible students regardless of a family’s ability to pay and is actively engaged in an effort to build the endowment for tuition assistance. The faculty includes men and women of significant educational background and experience. All students and most faculty and their families live on campus.

Woodberry Forest School is an Equal Opportunity Employer Salary range if included as a teaching position: Salary Range: 55k-85k. The School may consider higher salaries for exceptional, experienced candidates.