Search Underway for U.S. Adult Team Coach
With the recent decision by Coach Dave Ellis to focus on other aspects of racquetball, the position of U.S. Adult Team Coach stands open and ready to be filled. The USA Team Committee will be reviewing resumes and making their recommendation to the USA Racquetball Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting on May 19th. Below is the description of the U.S. Adult Team Coach’s responsibilities.
USA Adult Team Coach
Length of Term
Effective June 1st, 2009
Reviewed in May 2010
Pending positive review, term extended to after Pan Am Games (Autumn 2011)
Responsibilities
• Select assistant coaching staff (subject to board approval)
• Maintain communication with athletes
• Develop training schedule for athletes
• Confirm all athletes sign team contract and administer team requirements and guidelines
• Coach team at a minimum of one event per year (Pan American Racquetball Championships) and potentially two (IRF World Championships every 2 years)
• Attend selection events (National Singles, National Doubles)
• Lead fundraising efforts to assist athletes with event expenses
• Serve as non-board member of U.S. Team Committee
• Advise U.S. Team Committee to ensure proper selection procedures are followed
• Other assignments as designated by USA Racquetball
Qualifications
• International coaching and/or playing experience at Open level
• Teaching or instructional certification
• Experience with camps such as High Performance, U.S. Team, or individual instructional
• Proven fundraising skills and experience
• Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required
Individuals interested in applying for the U.S. Adult Team Coach position should submit a resume to:
USA Racquetball Coaching Position
1685 West Uintah Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Alternatively, email resume to
jhiser@usra.org with “USA Racquetball Coaching Position” in the subject line.
Deadline for applications is May 1, 2009.