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Colorado School of Mines Seeks Men’s Club Water Polo Coach (February 20, 2024)

The Colorado School of Mines seeks a part-time men’s collegiate club water polo coach.

The position will organize and lead water polo practices; serve as game day coach for tournaments

The men’s Club Water Polo coach will serve as a teacher and instructor for water polo by teaching and developing fundamentals and skills. The coach will refrain from any of the business operations as that is the duties of the water polo officers.

Coaches are responsible for creating and implementing practice plans and game plans as well as the skill development of each student athlete in the club.  The coach will also help students develop a healthy competitive nature, teach and demonstrate ethical behavior and good sportsmanship, and assist in the development of leadership skills.  Clubs are first and foremost student organizations, thus the internal organization, management and decision making of the club must be left to the club officers, members, and club sport council.  All coaches are considered a “Campus Security Authority” and are thus responsible and required to report any first-hand accounts or incidents of Mines student-involved harassment, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, or sexual violence.

The club sport season runs throughout the academic year (fall and spring semester).  Practices generally occur during the week (late afternoon/early evening) with competitions occurring on weekends against local and regional colleges and universities.  As a result, coach candidates must be willing and able to work evenings and weekends. 

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to the policies and procedures of club sports and Colorado School of Mines
  • Attend as many practices and games as possible
  • Assist with tracking Physical Activity (PA) credit & proctoring exams
  • Promote and ensure the safety of the team and condition/operation of corresponding facilities
  • Structure and plan practices and training sessions
  • Develop and implement team game plan and communicate this plan to the players
  • Develop each player’s potential and encourage excellence in execution and performance
  • Provide positive feedback and post-game analysis to the players
  • Contribute to the recruitment and retention of players
  • Provide leadership and guidance to build and sustain team morale
  • Partner with student club officers on any other or necessary administration of running the club

Positions Available

  • Water Polo: Head Coach, $500 this assignment through April 30, 2024

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma
  • Advanced knowledge and experience in [SPORT]
  • Two or more years of  water polo coaching experience with postsecondary age (or older) athletes (e.g. High School, Club, Select, Travel, etc.)
  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent organization, leadership and communication skills, including but not limited to written, oral and interpersonal skills and computer literacy
  • Good judgment and decision-making abilities
  • Strong conflict resolution and service orientation
  • Ability to function in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • A valid driver’s license that is maintained throughout the duration of employment
  • Current First Aid/CPR/AED certifications, or willingness and ability to obtain within one month of hire

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field
  • Coaching certification(s) in water polo
  • Experience coaching water polo at the collegiate level

Equal Opportunity 

Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. 

Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, affirmative action, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a diverse student body and workforce. 

Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequity or concerns for safety. 

How to Apply 

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application (personal information, demographic information, references, veteran status) and upload a resume and cover letter (required) by CLICKING HERE. References will not be contacted until later in the selection process and you will be informed before that contact is made. 

Collegiate Water Polo Association Seeks Director of Membership Services (June 22, 2022)

The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) is seeking a positive, extremely well-organized individual with previous administrative experience to serve in Membership Services. The position is the primary liaison with our coaches and Team Leaders within the organization. Salary is dependent upon experience. Medical benefits, retirement plan, and paid vacation included.

Responsibilities include:

  • Primary contact with membership
  • General clerical duties and packaging
  • Event management
  • Membership support
  • Alumni Initiative
  • Ambassador Program

Individual should have the following characteristics and skills to be successful

  • Sense of humor
  • Attention to detail and deadlines
  • Excellent phone skills
  • Understanding of social media outlets and their use
  • Outgoing and upbeat personality
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
  • Ability to work independently

Compensation:

  • Salary based on experience. Position includes medical benefits, retirement program, and paid vacation.

Specific areas of responsibility:

  • Awards
    • Order all-conference and coaching awards
    • All-Conference & Collegiate Club All-America ballot process
    • Packaging
    • Membership Forms
    • Ensuring appropriate forms are submitted by deadlines:
  • Participation Agreements
  • Pool Reservation Forms
  • Media Guide Information
  • Membership Support
  • Team Leader Orientation Program
  • Developing educational content for Team Leader roles
  • Focus groups and satisfaction surveys
  • Event Management Regular Season
    • Pre-hosting calls
    • Feedback calls
    • Host packaging
  • Event Management for Championships
  • Inventory
  • Travel during events
  • Clinic coordination
  • Hotel Reservations
    • Booking officials
    • Supervising comp program
    • Hotel reservations for staff
  • Alumni Initiative and Ambassador Program
    • Training and supporting Ambassadors
    • Coordinating alumni

Application Process:

Location:

The Collegiate Water Polo Association office is located at 129 W. 4th Street, Bridgeport, Pa.  Bridgeport is a borough in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, 18 miles north of Philadelphia on the Schuylkill River and adjacent to King of Prussia with access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, Route 202 and the Schuylkill Expressway.

Collegiate Water Polo Association Seeks Director of Multimedia (June 15, 2022)

Director of Multimedia Job Description (PDF)

The Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) seeks a Director of Multimedia.

The technical hub of the organization, responsible for providing benefits to our membership that include our Remote Stream Program, Championship Video Production and Stream, Content Creation, and technical support, the position is responsible for:

Remote Streaming Program

Across the country, there are water polo tournaments at CWPA institutions, and we are working toward streaming all of them. This is where our Remote Stream Kits come in – they contain everything needed to stream a water polo tournament including camera, encoder, tripod, and all necessary cables. We ship these kits to host institutions, hire a local camera operator, and stream the games to one of our Remote Announcer/Producers. They add graphics, announcing, and stream the games out live at CWPAtv.com. We are working to increase the number of streams each season until we can eventually stream every CWPA game. This requires coordinating with host institutions for shipping and IT logistics, finding camera operators, scheduling and supporting the remote announcer/producers.

Championship Video Production and Stream

There are at least three major championships each season where we travel on-site to produce a multi-cam live broadcast of the tournament. This involves setting up 3 cameras, directing a live switch of the action, while integrating graphics, instant replay, announcing, and commercial/content integration. This is streamed out live for a Pay Per View audience on our portal at CWPAtv.com. This requires coordination with the host institution to ensure that all IT needs are met for a successful stream of the event, setup and maintenance of the equipment, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.

Content Creation

We are a major source of water polo training, educational, and entertainment content. This includes our Tip of the Week series (short training tips from Olympians and major athletes), CWPA Remote series (interviews with Alum of the sport about their professions), and our podcast PoloCAST (a deep dive into the most prominent people of water polo), Game of the Week series, social media promo posts, and sponsor commercial creation. There will be need for internal educational content as well as opportunities for creative content, collaboration, and expansion of the CWPA and Water Polo.

A complete job description is available by CLICKING HERE.

To apply, submit a resume and references to office@collegiatewaterpolo.org.

Collegiate Water Polo Association