PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Carnegie Mellon University is seeking applicants for a part-time university club sports men’s water polo coach. The university club sports men’s water polo coach will possess the following requirements:
Coach’s Vision
- Possess knowledge of effective training methods and use this knowledge to create a training program that is consistent with competing at the highest levels of collegiate Water Polo.
- Make this plan and its motivations and explanations available to the team.
- Implement this plan, including but not limited to: attending practices, giving feedback both during and outside of practice, providing guidance to those who wish to do additional training outside of practice.
Practice
- Be present during practice, unless a prior arrangement is made for the president, vice president, or captain to lead a practice.
- When in the competitive season, hold practices at least twice per week during the fall and spring season.
- Begin and end all practices on time.
Games
- Choose game schedule in conjunction with the Club president.
- Attend all league games, unless an alternative arrangement is made in advance.
Communication
- Maintain direct communication with Club president, vice presidents and captains about practices, timing, training programs, logistics, etc.
- Work with the administrative players to ensure the success of the team, including but is not limited to recruitment, game schedule, practices, purchases, and fundraisers.
Team
- Focus on the team playing the sport (the majority of the administrative duties should fall on the President, Vice Presidents and anyone else they elect to help).
- Maintain professional conduct at all times.
- Remain aware of the evolving team dynamic as well as provide clear direction to the entire team and coaching staff.
- Communicate to the Club all undoubted expectations the Coach has for the team.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Collegiate coaching experience preferred. This is an Independent Contractor position with the Carnegie Mellon University Athletics Department.
More Information
This is not an employee position. The Independent Contractor will work closely with student organizations, while the contracting relationship is managed by the Athletics Department. The successful applicant must be willing to complete all necessary Independent Contractor requirements. Background check is required prior to employment.
Department URL: https://athletics.cmu.edu
Application Information: https://cmu.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=60322
