Connecticut College Seeks Assistant Men’s & Women’s Water Polo Coach

NEW LONDON, Conn. — Connecticut College, a member of the Northeast Water Polo Conference (NWPC/men) and the Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA/women) seeks an assistant water polo coach.

This position reports to the head coach for all sport duties and the Director of Athletics & Chair of Physical Education for administrative duties. This person is responsible for all duties listed below regardless of sport as well as duties and responsibilities of an assistant coach. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and passionate coach who is committed to an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student athlete while assisting to develop the program.

General Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with conducting a program that is consistent with the values and philosophy of the College, the department, NESCAC, and the NCAA Division III. Adherence to NCAA Division III, New England Small College Athletic Conference (NESCAC), Collegiate Water Polo and Connecticut College rules and regulations.
• Prepare student-athletes for competition by planning for and conducting a regular schedule of fitness training, sport skill practices, scouting and competitions within NESCAC and NCAA regulations.
• Conduct oneself with the highest ethical and moral standards in regards to behavior on campus and in relationships with student-athletes and members of the campus community.
• Upholds and conducts oneself according to the values of the; college, department, NESCAC and NCAA
• Provide a safe practice, competition and travel environment for all student athletes and staff.
• Have knowledge of and abide by the rules, policies, and procedures of the department, College, and all of the organizations of which the College and the team is a member including NESCAC and the NCAA, understanding that violations of these rules could result in discipline up to and including termination.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned by Athletic Director
• Assist in the engagement and communication with alumni and parents to support fundraising initiatives.
• Oversee team social media and marketing efforts.
• Oversee student-athletic academic progress and support for overall student-athlete well-being .
• Assist with individual player meetings as needed.
• Develop and maintain relations & communications with parents and alumni from your sport program
• In partnership with admissions, head coach and in consultation with athletic director conduct an effective student-athlete recruitment program within NESCAC and NCAA rules to ensure annual recruiting goals and target rosters are met each year.
• Communicate often with the Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff about injured team members and coordinate treatment and rehabilitation as needed.
• Responsible for creating a community that supports diversity, equity and inclusion and encourages allyship through education, training and dialogue. I pledge to create a safe place for all underrepresented groups as we work to eradicate racism and develop allyship.

Details:

• Pay Type – Exempt
• Appointment Type – (A) Continuing Full-Time
• Hours Per Week – 37.5
• Number of weeks – 44 weeks per year
• Benefits Eligible – Full Benefits
• Qualifies for Relocation Reimbursement – Yes

Education & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 1-3 years of collegiate playing and/or coaching experience.
• Individual must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching.
• The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
• The candidate should be considering a career in college coaching.
• Experience recruiting at the college level is also preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 1-3 years of collegiate coaching experience.

Driving Required:

• Yes

Salary Range:

• $43,888

COVID Vaccine Requirement:

• Effective June 8, Connecticut College will no longer mandate the COVID-19 vaccine or boosters. The College strongly recommends that all students and employees be vaccinated and remain updated with their COVID-19 boosters

Applicant Credentialing:

• Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.

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