BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the position of Director of Operations for Men’s and Women’s Water Polo.
This is a contract, full-time position with a targeted annual salary range of $54,500.00 with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan.
Under the general supervision of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA) Head Men’s & Women’s Water Polo Coach, the Director of Operations for the Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Operations will provide administrative and operational services for the programs. The position will provide extended support to the UCLA Men’s and Women’s Water Polo teams as well as the head coach and assistant coaches.
The Director of Operations for UCLA Men’s and Women’s Water Polo will focus on various tasks and initiatives that include but are not limited to:
- Tracking and managing the teams’ budgets
- Organizing fundraisers
- Growing the UCLA Water Polo brand in the greater Los Angeles Area through arranging promotional events, improving the fan experience, and engaging the UCLA student body
- Assisting current UCLA coaches and athletic department staff in all necessary administrative duties surrounding recruiting, travel, banquets, purchase orders, other forms of spending, and more
- Maintaining a master calendar for both programs; acting as a liaison to the programs for parents, alumni, and other parties
- Growing the teams’ social media presence through original content creation and strategic planning
- Other various duties assigned by the athletic department and coaching staff.
Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on July 29th, 2024. All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references via the following website link: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/3622
*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and Intercollegiate Athletics has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its coaches and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy.
All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required
- Minimum of three to five years working in Athletics administration, preferably in intercollegiate water polo
- Experience working in a Division I Athletic Department and University system
- Experience working with collegiate recruiting program (such as Jump Forward)
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments and work independently to complete assignments despite various deadlines, competing requirements and changing priorities; including ability or organize and maintain a calendar system
- Advanced computer skills, knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite preferred
- Ability to exercise sound judgement to handle sensitive and confidential information/material with discretion
- Ability to interact diplomatically with individuals of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds
- Excellent communication skills and superior public relations skills, including outstanding interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships and correspondence with staff, faculty, media, recruits, visiting coaches, donors, parents, and Big Ten/Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF) and NCAA officials
- Ability to perform under stress and maintain composure in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility
- Working knowledge of University purchasing and accounting policies and procedures
- Working knowledge of contracts and demonstrated budgetary skills; Working knowledge of University, Big Ten, MPSF and NCAA rules and regulations
- Incumbent must be skilled in managing and organizing personnel, equipment, and material resources in order to provide the most efficient working environment
- Must have the ability to analyze situations and systems, identify problems, and implement solutions impartially and fairly
- Ability to make decisions on immediate problems within prescribed scope of authority, based on knowledge of policies and procedures, including pertinent NCAA rules and regulations.
