Overview
The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Water Polo Assistant Coach is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation necessary to compete at the Division I level.
- Assist the head coaches with the planning and execution of all practices.
- Compile scouting reports for opponents.
- Assist in all aspects of planning and directing the recruitment of top water polo student-athletes of high moral character who demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics. Including, but not limited to, attending primary evaluation sites to identify talent, travel to contests/tournaments to evaluate prospects, and making home visits to talk to top prospects and parents. All while maintaining compliance with NCAA, IVY LEAGUE, and CWPA legislation.
- Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to CARA Forms, recruiting logs, calendars, rosters and other various reports for NCAA and IVY-League compliance related issues.
- Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
- Coordinate travel, trip itineraries, reconcile trip reports, and preseason meals.
- Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
- Adhere to NCAA, Ivy League, and CWPA rules and regulations.
- Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
- Collegiate playing experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
- Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Successful background in coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.
- Previous recruiting experience preferred.
Job Details
- Department: Athletics-Coaches
- Category: Athletics
- Job Type: Part-Time
- Standard Weekly Hours: 34.44
- Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours: Nights, weekends and travel required.
- Eligible for Overtime: No
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Probationary Period: 180 days
- Essential Services Personnel: No
- Estimated Appointment End Date: 6/30/2027
- Physical Capacity Exam Required: No
- Valid Driver's License Required: Yes
Salary Range
$60,000 to $70,000
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