Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Water Polo

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Athletics Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Water Polo position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

This position assists the Head Water Polo Coach in all phases of the varsity Water Polo program. This includes coaching and teaching, player development, recruiting, and administrative duties such as coordinating training and travel schedules, video analysis and instruction, and completing compliance information. The incumbent also maintains positive relations with alumnae and friends groups. This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the nation's top men's and women's water polo players to our Division I non-scholarship program.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Under the leadership of the Head Coach, plan long- and short-term team objectives with the goal of enhancing individual & team development, growth & performance.
• Provide instruction and coaching for practices, individual sessions, and games.
• Prepare and plan practices.
• Run training, teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice in and out of the pool.
• Analyze video and provide teaching to student-athletes using video.
• Evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
• Assist with designing & implementing instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution.

Entry into the candidate pool requires the following:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree, required.
• 1-3 years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program; Prior collegiate coaching experience preferred (and/or a combination of coaching & competitive playing experience)
• Competitive collegiate playing experience, preferred.

Job Competencies

• Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
• Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students
• Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.
• Social media experience, helpful.
• Prior experience with video & software, helpful.
• Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport and ability to coach & motivate.
• The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties. 

Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test, maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division), and attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs.

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Recruiting Start Date:

2024-02-22

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Coach, Men's and Women's Water Polo

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact [email protected] .

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

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