College Varsity Employment Opportunities
Long Island University Seeks Two Part-Time Assistant Water Polo Coaches (October 16, 2025)
Long Island University (LIU), located in Brooklyn, N.Y., seeks two dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Water Polo Coaches (Part-Time positions) (9 Months: September 1, 2025- May 31, 2026) to support the head coach in all aspects of the LIU Men’s Water Polo and LIU Women’s Water Polo programs. These two part-time assistant coach positions include assisting with practice planning, player development, recruitment and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coaching and Leadership: Collaborate with the head coach to implement effective coaching strategies that develop players’ technical skills, tactical understanding, and overall performance. Foster a team culture rooted in discipline, accountability, and sportsmanship.
- Recruitment: Participate in scouting and recruiting efforts to identify and attract top talent. Build and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and prospective student-athletes.
- Team Management: Support the daily operations of the program including practice organization, match preparation, travel logistics, and student-athlete welfare.
- Game Management: Assist with game day operations, including scouting, in-game coaching, and post-game analysis. Help manage game strategies and make real-time adjustments.
- Player Development: Mentor and support student-athletes, focusing on their athletic and academic progress. Conduct individual meetings to discuss performance, goals, and improvement strategies.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the strength and conditioning staff, athletic trainers, and academic advisors to ensure a comprehensive support system for student-athletes.
- Academic Support: Partner with academic support services to ensure student-athletes maintain strong academic standing and make progress toward their degrees.
- Compliance: Uphold NCAA, conference, and university regulations at all times. Promote a program committed to integrity and ethical standards.
- Community Engagement: Represent LIU and the soccer program within the campus and local communities. Assist in outreach initiatives and foster connections with alumni and supporters.
- Budget Management: Assist with aspects of the program budget, ensuring efficient and responsible use of resources.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Physical Education, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of coaching experience at the collegiate level or higher, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong knowledge of water polo techniques, strategies, and trends.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, staff, and administration.
- Commitment to adhering to NCAA regulations and LIU’s mission and values.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel including evenings and weekends
- Valid US driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous coaching experience at an NCAA Division I institution.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting top-level student-athletes.
- Experience with community engagement and building program visibility.
Salary Range:
- $15,000- $20,000
To apply, CLICK HERE.
LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.
Penn State Behrend Seeks Part-Time Assistant Water Polo Coach (October 3, 2025)
Penn State Behrend is accepting applications for a part-time Assistant Water Polo Coach within the Department of Athletics.
The Assistant Coach is responsible for:
- Practice preparation
- Player development
- Game day coaching and recruiting
- Supervising both player personnel under the head coach
Additionally, the Assistant Coach must be well versed in the sport of water polo with previous coaching experience preferred. Hours are primarily in-season with a requirement for recruiting in the off-season.
This position requires strict adherence to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III rules. All applications, cover letters and resumes must be submitted electronically. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position if filled.
To apply, CLICK HERE.
Saint Mary’s College of California Seeks Head Men’s Water Polo Coach (September 12, 2025)
Saint Mary’s College of California seeks a full-time head men’s varsity water polo coach.
The head coach is responsible for planning, administering and evaluating the overall operation of the women’s water polo program to include, but not limited to, team performance, supporting the academic achievement of student-athletes, recruiting, program management (eligibility certification, event management, scheduling, travel planning, budget management, equipment, athletic training, etc.), college and community service, supervision of assistant coaches and program personnel, fundraising and compliance. The Head Coach is responsible for ensuring that team performance is competitive within the West Coast Conference with the goal of achieving postseason competition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:
- REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree / PREFERRED: Master’s Degree
- Experience:(years required and applicable field of experience):
- 5+ as a head or assistant coach at the college or Olympic level
- Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of coaches, administrators and staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency with word software and database management. Team-oriented individual with the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to represent the Department and College in a professional manner to on and off campus constituencies, including alumni, friends, corporate partners and donors.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
- Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work)
- Must be able to travel and work weekends and nights.
- $85,000 – $100,000
To apply, CLICK HERE.
Saint Mary’s College of California Seeks Head Women’s Water Polo Coach (September 12, 2025)
Saint Mary’s College of California seeks a full-time head women’s varsity coach.
The head coach is responsible for planning, administering and evaluating the overall operation of the women’s water polo program to include, but not limited to, team performance, supporting the academic achievement of student-athletes, recruiting, program management (eligibility certification, event management, scheduling, travel planning, budget management, equipment, athletic training, etc.), college and community service, supervision of assistant coaches and program personnel, fundraising and compliance. The Head Coach is responsible for ensuring that team performance is competitive within the Golden Coast Conference with the goal of achieving postseason competition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education:
- REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree / PREFERRED: Master’s Degree
- Experience:(years required and applicable field of experience):
- 5+ as a head or assistant coach at the college or Olympic level
- Skills/Abilities: (e.g. computer skills, written & verbal skills, trades, laws, procedures, technical)
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with all levels of coaches, administrators and staff.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
- Proficiency with word software and database management. Team-oriented individual with the ability to take initiative.
- Ability to represent the Department and College in a professional manner to on and off campus constituencies, including alumni, friends, corporate partners and donors.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
- Other Requirements: (e.g. travel, weekend/evening work)
- Must be able to travel and work weekends and nights.
- $85,000 – $100,000
To apply, CLICK HERE.
Virginia Military Institute Seeks Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach (September 8, 2025)
Virginia Military Institute Athletics, a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I member and member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is seeking an Assistant Water Polo Coach.
The successful candidate will:
- Assist in organizing and directing all phases of the water polo program.
- Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes.
- Coordinate team travel arrangements.
- Design and implement training programs focused on athlete development, injury prevention, and performance enhancement
- Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic department, and VMI administration to support student athlete academic progress and personal development
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree as well as coaching experience.
- Must posses a valid drivers license
- Demonstrated success in training, mentoring, and developing student-athletes
- Proven track record in recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with staff and administrators
Additional Considerations:
- Some (generally two (2)+ years) of College coaching experience
Candidates can apply by CLICKING HERE
VMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability. US And Services, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Loyola Marymount University Seeks Part-Time Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach (September 5, 2025)
Loyola Marymount University seeks a part-time assistant women’s water polo coach to provide assistance to the head coach in training student athletes who participate in the University sports program and administering the sports program as required.
Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities
1. Plan and conduct team and individual practice and training sessions as required.
2. Assist in event scheduling, travel arrangements, budget, home event management, facility use as directed.
3. Recruit athletically and academically qualified student athletes.
4. Develop and establish recruiting area and networks.
5. Monitor initial and continuing academic eligibility.
6. Project a positive image of LMU Athletics and the University with the LMU and the extended community.
7. Assist with fundraising, marketing, and promotional activities as required/directed.
8. Develop and establish a community involvement.
9. Participate in public relations activities.
10. Participate in LMU Summer Camp programs as appropriate.
11. Provide leadership to the Athletic Department by encouraging support of Athletic programs and actively supporting teams with attendance at events.
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission, vision, and values of the LMU. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional, responsible, accountable, and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
Athletic Association (National Collegiate Athletic Association)
1. Complete all rules compliance information as required.
2. Participate in an annual evaluation of adherence to rules compliance (LMU, Athletic Department, Sports Conference Affiliations, NCAA) with immediate supervisor.
Requisite Qualifications
1. Typically a bachelor’s degree.
2. Minimum 3 years coaching expertise and teaching experience in progressively responsible positions
3. Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of:
- Sports skills
- Teaching and Training techniques
- Organizational skills
- Personnel management and staff development
- Financial planning
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer Skills
- NCAA rules
4. Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.
5. Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.
6. Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of word processing systems.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
- Staff Per-Diem (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)
- Salary range: $0.00 – $25.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Loyola Marymount University, a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education, seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal, state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being, life experience, and beliefs to apply. (Visit www.lmu.edu for more information.)
To apply, CLICK HERE.
Iona University Seeks Assistant Men’s & Women’s Water Polo Coach (August 28, 2025)
Iona University seeks an assistant men’s and women’s water polo coach to develop, promote and supervise all facets of the University men’s and women’s water polo programs. They will also assist the head coach on overseeing the academic excellence of all student athletes that are involved with the program and to assist in recruiting quality student athletes for the future of the men’s and women’s water polo program. Salary for the position is $33,000-to- $37,100/year
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensures that all relevant institutional, conference and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations are followed including, but not limited to: player eligibility, recruiting, financial student aid, scheduling and academic progress
- Recruit quality athletes capable of pursuing the baccalaureate degree in accordance with the rules and regulations of the governing bodies and in such a manner that reflects the best interests of the program and the university
- Participate in annual continuing education pertaining to NCAA rules
- Relate in a positive and effective manner with officials, opponents’ coaching staff, high school coaches, parents, media and the public
- Demonstrate sincere interest and provide strong leadership in the personal, athletics, and academic development of student athletes
- Provide information relating to the accomplishments and endeavors of the team and individual team members to the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Information
- Assist the Head Men’s and Women’s water polo coach in preparing eligibility documentation for submittal to the Associate Athletics Director – Compliance
- Assist the head men’s and women’s water polo coach in all fundraising activities for the volleyball program, keeping in mind the goal set forth by the Athletics Director for the program
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the head men’s and women’s water polo Coach
Required Experience
- B.S. degree required from a recognized college or university. Master’s preferred
- Minimum of three (3) years of collegiate men’s and women’s water polo coaching experience
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Competence in leadership, and decision making
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong initiative, detail and follow up skills with students, athletes, and staff members
- Demonstrates professional image on and off the field
- Skills in counseling and mentoring athletes
- Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Word
- Work is performed in a coaching, athletic, competitive environment. Must be in excellent physical health to handle fast paced environment
- Able to work in hot, humid weather and stand for long, extended periods of time
To apply, CLICK HERE.
Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master’s-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona’s 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; New York-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.
Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of the institution’s website.
Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.
