"Men's Water Polo Assistant Coach"

Department Summary

San José State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student-athlete welfare, fair play, sportsmanship, and Spartan Pride. https://sjsuspartans.com/

Job Description

The Men’s Water Polo Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Men’s Water Polo program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student-athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations.

Brief Description of Duties

• Coaches the team at practices and competitive events. May have responsibility for practice and competition oversight in absence of head coach.
• Assists with oversight of the academic and personal well-being of student-athletes.
• Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high-level student-athletes.
• Collaborates with Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in-season and out-of-season) and summer conditioning programs.
• Assist with budgeting, reconciling expenses, and proposing purchases for the sports program.
• Organizes community service events for the team.
• Responsible for assisting in all phases of a Division I intercollegiate men’s water polo program, which includes scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, budgets, and fundraising.
• Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the West Coast Conference
• The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity – in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation – through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. [required]

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience coaching men’s water polo programs
• Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience. [required]

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and/or successful Division I collegiate or professional water polo coaching experience

Compensation

Classification: 2382 Coaching Assistant
Anticipated Salary: $6,455/monthly

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter
• List of at least three (3) references

To receive full consideration, applications should be received by open until filled.