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Biola University Seeks Head Men’s Water Polo Coach (December 25, 2024)

Biola University, located in La Mirada, Calif., seeks a head men’s water polo coach.

To apply, CLICK HERE.

Position Description:

The head men’s water polo coach is responsible for establishing an effective team program for student-athletes to have a positive intercollegiate athletics experience. A head coach must demonstrate exceptional administrative and technical coaching skills and emphasize the whole-person development of student-athletes within their program to see them empowered, transformed, and thriving.  The head coach is fully committed to the mission, vision,  and goals of Biola University – to train these student leaders to impact the world for Christ. The head coach will comply with all NCAA Division II legislative requirements and applicable conference rules and regulations.

Alignment with Theological Positions:

The person who fills this position must be someone who personally agrees with Biola’s Articles of Faith and Statement of Biblical Principles and who is supportive of the positions taken by Biola as contained in its Eschatology Teaching Position.  As such, this person may not speak against or act in a manner inconsistent with these positions during the course of their employment at Biola.

Supervisor:

This position reports to the Sr. Director of Athletics or Designee

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree

Work Requirements:

  • Full-Time Salaried Position – 40 hours/week, 12 months per year
  • This position requires personal attendance at Biola’s campus in La Mirada, California.
  • This position requires a valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record.
  • This position requires current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.

Essential Duties:

Coaching:

  • Demonstrate expert knowledge of the sport and a comprehensive understanding of issues surrounding student-athlete development in that sport. 
  • Emphasize the athletic development of all student-athletes within the program through constructive feedback and effective communication. 
  • Organize and conduct efficient and effective practice sessions.
  • Provide proper scouting, planning, and execution of a game plan during competition. 
  • Provide oversight of all assistant coaches to ensure coaching staff compliance with all NCAA Division II and conference rules and regulations.
  • Engage with associated conference and professional coaches organizations regarding your sport and its regulations at the collegiate level.

Recruiting:

  • Work closely with the Admissions Department to recruit all prospective student-athletes (PSAs).
  • Ensure all recruiting activities are reported accurately in the compliance software. 
  • Know and follow all NCAA Division II legislation for recruiting visits, tryouts, PSA evaluations, communication with PSAs, and recruiting periods.
  • Target recruitment efforts to result in effective signings of PSAs who are institutionally compatible with the Christian faith, academic expectations, commitment to graduation, and enhancing the Biola identity.
  • Support university enrollment by maintaining a roster at a target size specified by the senior director of athletics.

Student-Athlete Development:

  • Develop a Christian spiritual focus that promotes individual and team spiritual growth. 
  • Support current student-athletes toward academic success and graduation.
  • Monitor the academic progress of student-athletes via various university systems.
  • Strive to minimize student-athlete class absences with proactive scheduling of practices and competitions. 
  • Provide community engagement opportunities for student-athletes while ensuring compliance with all associated policies and regulations. 
  • Actively influence the student-athlete’s conduct, public image, and spirit of cooperativeness following the university objectives.  
  • Support student-athletes through any care or conduct processes with the Student Care team.

Program Administration:

  • Submit and meet annual goals in the following five categories: Athletic Development and Performance; Fundraising, Community Engagement, and Budget Management; NCAA Compliance and Program Organization; Student-Athlete Academic Success; Student-Athlete Well-Being and Spiritual Growth.
  • Demonstrate behavioral competencies in areas such as, but not limited to, professionalism, communication, inclusivity, and respect for others.
  • Assist in helping to promote the team and its success to the greater student body to help foster positive school spirit. 
  • Oversee the operational budget, purchases, expense reconciliations, and travel arrangements for the program in alignment with all institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations.
  • Recommend student-athletes to receive awards based on conference and national office policies.
  • Collaborate with the laundry attendant regarding the schedule, inventory, issuance, and maintenance of equipment and uniforms per institutional policies and best practices.
  • Ensure institutional equipment and supplies are appropriately purchased, tracked, used, and maintained.
  • Coordinate hiring support personnel (assistant coaches, managers, volunteers) with the associate athletic director for internal operations as approved by the current budget.  
  • Responsible for the team’s conduct and appearance during home or away events and travel.
  • Work with the Sports Information staff regarding team pictures, post-game stories, and website information.
  • Attend all institutional meetings (department, divisional, etc.), coaches’ committee meetings, conference coaches committee meetings, and turn in national, regional, and conference information requests and ballots.  
  • Annually declare and receive approval from the director of athletics and/or university president for non-Biola athletically related income.
  • Annually submit team rules to direct supervisor if there is any variance from established department-wide team rules in the Athletics Operations and Compliance Manual.
  • Ensure all coaching staff maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications. 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

NCAA Compliance:

  • Self-report any potential NCAA violations in a timely manner.
  • Proficient use of Biola’s compliance software, including timely, accurate, and complete submission of all necessary forms, schedules, and other required submissions. Forms include but are not limited to recruiting, financial aid, NLIs, transcript evaluation, occasional meals, and aid renewal/non-renewal.
  • In consultation with the office of compliance, provide education and support to team members and PSAs regarding the importance of compliance, eligibility requirements and status, employment regulation, NLI regulations, and initial eligibility (via the NCAA Eligibility Portal). 
  • Monitor the scheduling process, verifying that the schedule meets NCAA sport sponsorship requirements, conference scheduling requirements, and missed class time policies.
  • Facilitate the provision of all information necessary to determine a PSA’s initial eligibility through the NCAA Eligibility Center.
  • Ensure that all assistant coaches in the program comply with all institutional, NCAA Division II, and conference rules and regulations regarding recruiting.
  • Annually pass the NCAA Coach’s Certification modules in the NCAA Learning Portal and ensure assistant coaches do the same before participating in CARA or off-campus recruiting.
  • Ensure adherence to all camp/clinic procedures.

Objective Goals to be Attained:

  • The head coach will identify specific, measurable goals in five areas each year. The employee’s annual performance review will evaluate and include these goals. The five areas are: 
    • Athletic Development and Performance
    • Fundraising, Community Engagement, and Budget Management
    • NCAA Compliance and Program Organization
    • Student-Athlete Academic Success
    • Student-Athlete Well-Being and Spiritual Growth

Required Skills/Qualifications:

  • Experience coaching at the collegiate level or equivalent.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with prospective student-athletes, current student-athletes, alumni, and donors. 
  • Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities without compromising quality.
  • Ability to raise funds and dialogue with donors about giving.
  • Ability to embrace changes and smoothly adjust to changing priorities.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Compensation:

  • $5,720 per month

Loyola Marymount University Seeks Assistant Men’s Water Polo Coach (December 20, 2024)

Loyola Marymount University, located in Los Angeles, Calif., seeks an assistant men’s water polo coach to provide assistance to the program’s head coach in training student athletes who participate in the University sports program and administering the sports program as required.

  • Plan and conduct team and individual practice and training sessions as required.
  • Assist in event scheduling, travel arrangements, budget, home event management, facility use as directed.
  • Recruit athletically and academically qualified student athletes.
  • Develop and establish recruiting area and networks.
  • Monitor initial and continuing academic eligibility.
  • Project a positive image of LMU Athletics and the University with the LMU and the extended community.
  • Assist with fundraising, marketing, and promotional activities as required/directed.
  • Develop and establish a community involvement.
  • Participate in public relations activities.
  • Participate in LMU Summer Camp programs as appropriate.
  • Provide leadership to the Athletic Department by encouraging support of Athletic programs and actively supporting teams with attendance at events.

The individual will also:

  • Complete all rules compliance information as required. Participate in an annual evaluation of adherence to rules compliance (LMU, Athletic Department, Sports Conference Affiliations, NCAA) with immediate supervisor.
  • Participate in an evaluation of adherence to rules compliance (LMU, Athletic Department, Sport Conference Affiliations, NCAA) with immediate supervisor on an annual basis.

A Bachelor’s degree is required with a minimum three years coaching expertise and teaching experience in progressively responsible positions

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

Exemplary communication skills (both written and oral) evidenced by background in preparing comprehensive reports and executive summaries incorporating complex, highly technical information.

Highly developed organizational and leadership skills.

Demonstrated computer competency and preferably knowledgeable of word processing systems.

Salary range:

  • $66,560.00 – $123,261.00 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

To apply, CLICK HERE.

University of La Verne Seeks Interim Head Men’s & Women’s Water Polo Coach (December 12, 2024)

The University of La Verne, a member of the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) seeks an interim head men’s and women’s water polo coach.

To apply, CLICK HERE.

This temporary appointment is a 100& full-time equivalent position with hours during early mornings, nights, weekends and some holidays required.

The interim head men’s and women’s water polo coach will plan, organize, direct and evaluate all phases of highly competitive intercollegiate water polo programs at the University of La Verne in accordance and compliance with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), SCIAC and the University of La Verne’s policies and regulations; understanding the role of Division III athletics in the educational process and while recruiting quality student-athletes. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and leading water polo practices and competitions, evaluating individual and team performances, teaching proper techniques, and motivating players to achieve optimal results, while ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and ethical sport standards including developing game strategies, scouting opponents and managing team dynamics.

Minimum Qualifications:  A minimum of six years of athletic experience at the college or university level as either an athlete or athletic department staff member/coach.

Preferred Qualifications: A minimum of three years demonstrated successful coaching and recruiting experience at the college or university level.

Benefits Summary:  Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee’s total compensation.

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University’s 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Salary Range: $75,625

Fresno State University Seeks Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach (November 19, 2024)

Fresno State University seeks an assistant women’s water polo coach.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Anticipated Hiring Salary Range: $6,288.00 per month
  • Commensurate with education, experience and qualifications. (Coaching positions are not tenure track and do not guarantee future employment rights.)
  • Positions at Fresno State are to perform their work onsite. Some positions, depending upon University needs and operations, may be eligible for remote work, one day per week, pursuant to Fresno State’s remote work guidelines and the CSU policy.
  • The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found by CLICKING HERE.

Job Summary:

  • Reporting to the Head Water Polo Coach, the Assistant Water Polo Coach will be responsible for assisting in the administration of a Division I water polo program. Duties include: helping ensure the health, well- being and academic success of the student-athletes while assisting in developing the competitive nature of the water polo program. The position will assist in maintaining the sport budget; scheduling and organizing practice and competitions; ensuring that the program is operating in compliance with the NCAA, conference and university rules; developing and enforcing written team rules and expectations; recruiting quality student-athletes that are intent on graduating from the institution; assisting in the monitoring and maintenance of academic progress and eligibility of team members; supporting the philosophy, policies and procedures of the Department of Athletics; and to promoting intercollegiate athletics as an integral part of the university.
  • In addition, assist the Head Water Polo Coach in all aspects of the job including workouts in the pool and the weight room and day to day running of the program.

Key Qualifications:

  • Thorough knowledge of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations and a history of rules compliance.
  • Coaching philosophy and teaching concepts compatible with the Head Coach and Athletic Department’s vision
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with student-athletes, administrators, support staff and community groups.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative coaching philosophy
  • Ability to travel extensively during recruiting process

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution
  • Minimum of one year experience competing and/or coaching at the NCAA Division I level, Olympic Development Program, or high-level club.

Preferred Skills:

  • Master’s Degree
  • Experience with travel planning.
  • Experience recruiting student athletes at the Division I level
  • Knowledge of Division I recruiting rules
  • Goalkeeper Coach experience/proficiency
  • Two years of water polo coaching experience at the collegiate NCAA Division I level or high level club or National Team coaching experience may be substituted.
  • Proven track record of recruitment and retention of high-quality, successful student-athletes.
  • Experience/proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Hudl/Sportscode software
  • Camp management experience

Deadline & Application Instructions:

  • Applications received by November 28, 2024 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee.
  • Please CLICK HERE to complete the employment application for California State University, Fresno. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resume/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.

About Fresno State:

  • California State University, Fresno is one of 23 campuses in the California State University System. The University’s mission is to boldly educate and empower students for success through our values of Discovery, Diversity and Distinction. The current student population is more than 25,000, including a large percentage of students with diverse and culturally rich backgrounds. The University serves the San Joaquin Valley while maintaining deep involvement with the state, nation, and across the globe.
  • Metropolitan Fresno, with a multi-ethnic population of over 527,000, is located in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is within driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, the Monterey Peninsula, beaches, sailing, lakes, and numerous ski resorts. Fresno boasts one of the most reasonable housing markets in California and offers a wide array of locally grown fruits and produce.

Equal Employment Opportunity Information:

  • California State University, Fresno is committed to maintaining and implementing employment policies and procedures in compliance with applicable state and federal equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. Executive Orders 1096 and 1097 prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of a protected status: race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex (including gender identity), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition and covered veteran status. Fresno State’s commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring, and retention. We are proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy:

  • Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Questions may be sent to hr@csufresno.edu.

Supplemental Information:

  • Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with California State University, Fresno. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Fresno State has identified as sensitive.
  • The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
  • This position may be a “designated position” under the California State University’s Conflict of Interest Code. This will require the filing of a Statement of Economic Interest on an annual basis and the completion of training within six (6) months of assuming office and every two (2) years thereafter.

Fresno State is a tobacco-free, smoke-free and vapor-free campus.

Fresno State is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions. (e.g. H1-B Visas)

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