The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is the global governing body responsible for the administration of the men’s and women’s professional squash tour around the world. With a team of 40+ based in Leeds City Centre, the PSA is responsible for the organisation and delivery of world squash. Some of our team regularly travel to support events, while some are based in the office in Leeds. Whatever part they play, every team member is vital to our success.
The PSA Group is comprised of three arms:
The PSA
The membership organisation responsible for the World Tour and PSA World rankings. Being the majority shareholder in Squash Media & Marketing Limited, we can reinvest profits into growing the tour for our players.
Squash Media & Marketing
The commercial arm of the PSA created to accelerate growth in professional squash, providing tournaments with a broadcasting service, operating media and marketing platforms and forming quality partnerships with like-minded brands.
PSA Foundation
Our charitable arm uses the World Tour to leverage growth and unity in squash communities, provides playing opportunities in underfunded communities and helps squash programmes contribute to the development of the sport.
Across the three areas, we have 10 teams:
With over 200 tournaments worldwide and around 1,400 registered professional squash players on the Tour, this department requires exceptional organisation skills and an eye for detail. Collaborating with a range of stakeholders across the squash world to assist with the smooth running of tournaments and showcasing world class professional squash is a snapshot of what is involved. Liaising with players to provide a first-class service and continuously looking to improve the PSA World Tour is just some of what you can expect to be involved with.
The logistics of putting on a televised event is no mean feat – from the build of the court, construction of a temporary arena, broadcast setup and ticketing management, this is the daily challenge for the Operations team. You will be working with local organising committees around the world to ensure their event meets the standards of the PSA World Tour and be part of the team to deliver PSA owned events in unique locations. You can expect to learn about broadcast schedules, betting rights, event logistics and travel operations in this varied department.
Travelling the world as part of an on-site live-broadcast team, the SQUASHTV crew are responsible delivering live-streams and feeds from events to supply our own OTT platform as well as TV Broadcast Partners. Working from some of the most eye-catching locations in the world of sport, the SQUASHTV teams responsibilities range from rigging and de-rigging, through to package editing to directing live broadcasts.
Our Content Team, comprising of photographers, videographers and graphic designers, are responsible for visual look and feel squash – both in and out of a live broadcast setting. From player photoshoots, to feature productions and documentary film-making, our Content Team promote and showcase the sport and the athletes across every platform. No two days are the same within this team!
Our Digital team are responsible for reaching the digital ambitions and revenue goals of the PSA Group. The dedicated team spend their time enhancing, expanding and monetising all our digital platforms and deriving greater value from the sport’s ever-increasing global fanbase. Expect a fast-paced working environment and to work with key stakeholders within the business.
From our match coverage to our feature content across our different platforms, we aim to keep our fans engaged and showcase our sport and players. Our team frequently travel to our tournament locations to provide media coverage of our best tournaments across our website, email, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok platforms using analytics to drive engagement.
From supporting grassroots projects, aiding opportunities to play squash in underprivileged areas, to professional player welfare and wellbeing, you would be part of team that coordinates the Foundation projects, fundraising, highlighting current sporting issues, working with other squash communities and projects to broaden the opportunities to play through to choosing squash as a sustainable career.
Responsible for scaling the revenues generated by the PSA Group, our Partnerships team holds lots of exciting opportunities to work with brands inside and out of the world of squash. This team covers commercial partnerships with brands, media organisations, government institutions, sponsors and other key stakeholders within the squash community.
Looking after the money in a worldwide organisation is no easy feat but this is a growing department dedicated and passionate about ensuring the PSA Group’s financial stability, providing value for money for our membership and shoring up a legacy for the future of squash.
Our dedicated people have made the PSA what it is today and as we embark on a period of growth, we want to embed the right values and culture while ensuring we have the right skillset and talent to help keep ahead in the changing nature of professional sport. This is an exciting time for the PSA and our HR team are crucial in our success.
Chance to help shape the future of professional squash Professional and personal learning and development Competitive salary Generous holidays of 25 days per year plus English Bank Holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity pay Enhanced pension contribution Flexible holiday scheme Flexible working opportunities Wellbeing programme Employee Assistance Programme City centre location Well-stocked kitchen with free snacks Social and welfare committee activities Volunteering days Free SQUASHTV subscription
CULTURE
PSA Group – Who We Are
We aim to have an environment that enables and encourages all our people to be the very best they can be, that sets out clear accountabilities and empowers people to deliver, encourages learning at all levels and continuous improvement in everything we do.
We are vibrant and daring in how we deliver squash worldwide with a central hub in Leeds City Centre where the latest technology meets a historical passion for squash.
We are hardworking and professional at the same time as being welcoming, friendly and inclusive. We aim to bring the entire team together and encourage friendships among all team members through our welfare programme.
The PSA leadership team do everything it can to encourage open communication and value each employee’s personality and ambitions, supporting people to progress throughout their career.
Our values are to be ambitious, daring, diverse, dynamic, healthy and passionate. Together we will ensure that these underpin everything that we do and are the behaviours we demonstrate every day.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Accountant role will be to run the PSA’s accounting function and to provide overall support with the running of the Finance Department. In addition to preparing management accounts and other internal management reporting, the role will include sales, purchase and expenses capture, supporting the PSA’s tour, events and operations functions, staff management and various ad-hoc projects.
The Nick Matthew Foundation is looking for exceptional Trustees that are able to provide robust
governance, strong leadership, influence, and awareness to this ambitious new charity.
Inspired by the achievements of Nick Matthew OBE, and the many known benefits of the sport,
we will extend well beyond the squash court, embracing its broader legacy as a powerful force
for social good, personal development, and community growth.
To assist the development and delivery of squash coaching for talented squash players at The University of Warwick. To work as part of a wider multidisciplinary support network, in collaboration with other practitioners, to support the development of our players.
Explore the World of Squash with the Professional Squash Association
Are you passionate about sport, particularly squash? The Professional Squash Association (PSA) invites enthusiastic individuals to join us for work experience opportunities! Whether you’re looking for a day, a week, or even a monthly commitment, we welcome you to delve into the exciting world of professional squash. Our work experience opportunities are truly about experience and are unpaid but can lead to further opportunities for paid placements.
Flexible Commitment: Tailor your work experience to fit your schedule – be it a day a week, a whole week, or a day once a month.
Hands-on Learning: Gain insight into the day-to-day operations of the PSA and the world of professional squash.
Interested? Then submit your CV along with a brief statement explaining why you are interested in gaining work experience with the PSA. Please email your statement and CV to careers@psaworldtour.com
