Job Description

Job Location: LynchVan Otterloo YMCA - Marblehead, MA 01945
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Varied🏸 Now Hiring: Squash Instructor (Part-Time)
Do you have a passion for squash and enjoy helping others build confidence, skills, and a love for the game? Are you energized by youth development, community engagement, and creating a fun, welcoming environment? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The Lynch van Otterloo YMCA is seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Part-Time Squash Instructor to help grow and strengthen our dynamic squash community. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with youth and beginner players while helping participants of all ages develop skills, confidence, and enthusiasm for the sport.
Our squash center features three singles courts and one doubles court, providing a welcoming environment for lessons, clinics, leagues, and community events. The Squash Instructor will report directly to the LVO Sports Director and work closely with our supportive Squash Community Council.
🌟 What You’ll Do
- Lead squash lessons, clinics, and beginner instruction for youth and adults
- Create a welcoming, positive, and engaging environment for participants of all skill levels
- Help players build confidence, sportsmanship, and foundational squash skills
- Support youth squash sessions and recreational activities
- Encourage participation and foster long-term interest in the sport
- Assist with squash events, leagues, round robins, and community programming
- Build strong relationships with participants, families, and YMCA members
- Support a culture aligned with the YMCA’s mission and values
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Passion for squash, youth development, and community engagement
- Experience playing squash and/or coaching preferred
- Enjoy working with children and beginner-level participants
- Positive, energetic, and relationship-focused attitude
- Reliable, organized, and team-oriented mindset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
Prior coaching experience is a plus, but we are also open to candidates who are passionate about squash and eager to grow into the role with training and support from our team.
💙 Why Work at the Y?
- 🏊 Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs
- 📚 Paid training and professional development opportunities
- 📈 Advancement and growth opportunities across seven YMCA locations
- 💰 Retirement fund with employer contribution
- 🤝 Supportive, mission-driven team environment
- 🌟 Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families
✨ Help us grow a vibrant squash community where players of all ages and abilities can learn, compete, and have fun. Apply today!

Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are critical. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- One to two years of related experience is preferred.
- US Squash Level I Instructor ideal, or ability/willingness to be certified
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.