PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Women’s Water Polo position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League/Northeast Water Polo Conference (NWPC)/Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), the institution’s intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).
This position assists the head coach in all phases of the women’s water polo program. This includes coaching, athlete development, practice planning, competition scheduling, recruiting, and administrative duties. The incumbent also maintains positive relations with alumnae and friends groups, exhibits strong communication skills (written and oral), and demonstrates professional, cooperative, and supportive behavior. This position is a full-time (approximately 37.5 hours per week), 12-month position. This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the nation’s top women’s water polo players to our Division I non-scholarship program.
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 and competitive playing experience)
- Competitive collegiate playing experience, preferred.
Job Competencies
Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.
- Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and 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 with Excel, Word, internet and email.
- Social media experience, helpful.
- Prior experience with video software, helpful.
- Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport and ability to coach and motivate.\
The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background, Education and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.
Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR
- 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, 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 compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).
Benefits of Working at Brown:
- Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.
Recruiting Start Date: June 16, 2025
Grade: Grade 10
Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type: Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5
Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
- All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.
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.
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