Squash Professional

Also called: Squash Pro, Head Squash Coach

Runs the squash program at a private club or school, coaching lessons, organizing leagues and restringing rackets.

A day in the life

At 7 a.m. he gives a private lesson to a member working on her backhand. Midday he runs a junior clinic, then sets up the club's ladder league. After dinner he coaches the club team in a match against a rival city club.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$70k
High
$110k

Estimate; lessons add income.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 2 years after high school. Often a former college or top junior player; US Squash coaching certification.

Ways in: Certification, 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.

Majors to look at: Sport Management, Kinesiology.

Outlook

Growing about average. Squash is small but growing, with clubs and urban youth programs adding pros.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Video tools help with analysis, but coaching players on court stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Physical education, Health, Business.

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