GRANVILLE, Ohio — Denison University seeks a part-time Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach.
The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in managing, executing, and leading all administrative and athletic functions of a competitive collegiate sports program. This role is responsible for setting and maintaining team rules and expectations, coaching and developing student-athletes, and driving recruiting efforts from initial outreach through campus visits. Additionally, the Assistant Head Coach coordinates team travel logistics, conducts film analysis and opponent scouting, and manages program-specific content creation to enhance alumni engagement and promote both the team and Denison University.
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Application Deadline: August 22
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree / Driver’s License required
Preferred Requirements: Master’s Degree
Hourly Rate: $15.00
Department/Division Overview: At Denison University, athletic success and academic rigor go hand in hand. As a proud member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Big Red boasts a storied history of competitive excellence, including 12 national championships and a record 22 NCAC All-Sports Trophies, not to mention our three (you read that correctly!) NCAA Division III national championships in 2026. Backed by premier, nationally-ranked facilities, our athletics program is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders. We look for passionate, mentorship-driven professionals who want to help our student-athletes train hard, win at the highest level, and embrace a truly transformative collegiate experience.
Responsibilities:
- Assists Head Coach with practice and game planning.
- Develops training sessions for Denison athletes and provides athletes with feedback and direction.
- Develops strategy for future opponents and analyzes film and creates scouting reports.
- Recruits prospective student-athletes, communicates via email, phone, and in-person at recruiting events.
- Arranges travel plans and itineraries for the team including making hotel reservations, meals, equipment, and practice schedule. .
- Updates and maintains social media content. Posts stories and videos to ensure a strong interactive presence for the sport.
- Monitors student-athletes’ academic progress
- Reinforces team and University rules and expectations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Why Choose Denison? Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.
Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:
- 10% contribution to your retirement
- 22 vacation days
- Three floating holidays
- Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
- Free parking and gym membership
- Free classes for employees
- Full tuition coverage for dependents
