Head Squash Coach

Role Description/Job Posting

Overview At Nicol, the Head Coach leads from the front, on-court, by example by delivering high-energy, high-quality coaching sessions across all ages and levels and holding players accountable to their development, and co-leading the coaching team alongside the General Manager.

At Nicol, we operate with high-energy, accountability, and urgency. We work hard, have fun, support each other, and take pride in winning as a team.

Who We Are Nicol is a scaling racquet sports business founded by Former World no. 1 Peter Nicol and Jess Winstanley. Nicol is built on values of care, connection and growth. We have fun and we work hard to create the best place to grow and play for our teams, members, and surrounding communities. 

What You'll Do

• Act as a middle manager that reports to the GM and helps to lead the coaching team alongside them

• Know every member and use those relationships to drive retention and programming uptake.

• Own your programming schedule: push players through their development pathway, proactively book sessions, and convert maybes into members

• Actively sell lessons, clinics, camps, and programs, through personal connections.

• Recruit players through your network, at tournaments, and through community engagement

• Co-own program growth with the GM: adult programming, junior pipeline, camp fill rates, and event participation

• Help manage coach coverage and fill in for part-time coaches as needed and ensure programming continuity up to on court maximum. 

• Contribute to annual planning, SOP execution, and seasonal programming schedule

• Represent Nicol on and off court with professionalism and energy

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years coaching experience, with demonstrated leadership of other coaches and implementation of programming for all players of all levels and ability to optimize 

• Track record of growing a program, not just maintaining one

• Proven ability to sell and retain: you know how to hold a player accountable to showing up

• Comfortable with Google Workspace, scheduling tools, and administrative ownership

• High energy, consistent, reliable an A-player  that players and coaches count on

• Understands the parent relationship as much as the player relationship

• Available evenings and weekends, 6 day work week Monday-Saturday 

• Wants to grow with the business 

Why Nicol

• Competitive base + hourly compensation (W2 with benefits)

• Complimentary membership

• Profit share eligibility as the business grows

• Real opportunity to grow into a Director-level role

• Work directly with Former World No. 1 Peter Nicol on your professional development

Employment Type

Full-time: 100-120k Annually includes Base and Hourly

To Apply

Email resume and cover letter to arame@playatnicol.com