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Brown University Seeks Men’s & Women’s Water Polo Assistant Coach (March 20, 2024)

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Athletics Assistant Coach, Men’s and Women’s Water Polo position. Brown’s intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This position assists the head water polo coach in all phases of the varsity Water Polo program. This includes coaching and teaching, player development, recruiting, and administrative duties such as coordinating training and travel schedules, video analysis and instruction, and completing compliance information. The incumbent also maintains positive relations with alumnae and friends groups. This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the nation’s top men’s and women’s water polo players to our Division I non-scholarship program.

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Under the leadership of the head coach, plan long- and short-term team objectives with the goal of enhancing individual & team development, growth & performance.
  • Provide instruction and coaching for practices, individual sessions, and games.
  • Prepare and plan practices.
  • Run training, teach individuals and groups of players specific tasks and skills before, during and after practice in and out of the pool.
  • Analyze video and provide teaching to student-athletes using video.
  • Evaluate student-athletes to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
  • Assist with designing & implementing instructional opportunities to improve technical and strategic execution.

Entry into the candidate pool requires the following:

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree, required.
  • 1-3 years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program; Prior collegiate coaching experience preferred (and/or a combination of coaching & competitive playing experience)
  • Competitive collegiate playing experience, preferred.

Job Competencies

  • Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication & computer skills, necessary
  • Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students
  • Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.
  • Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.
  • Social media experience, helpful.
  • Prior experience with video & software, helpful.
  • Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport and ability to coach & motivate.
  • The successful candidate for this position will be required to complete a criminal background and DMV check satisfactory to Brown University prior to commencing employment.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the appropriate parties. 

Employees in coaching positions are required to pass the NCAA Coaches Certification Test, maintain current AED/CPR & First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division), and attend all required divisional and/or NCAA training/education programs.

Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Grade: Grade 10

Worker Type: Employee

Worker Sub-Type: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Position Work Location: Onsite

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.  To apply, CLICK HERE.


Penn State Behrend Seeks Men’s & Women’s Water Polo Assistant Coach (December 23, 2023)

Penn State Behrend is accepting applications for an Assistant Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Coach. This position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with the organization, development, and leadership of the water polo programs and the mission and core values of the Athletic Department/University. 

This position is an 11-month, 91.7% full-time equivalency (FTE) job. Month off is June. Full Penn State benefits are included.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assisting in preparing and presenting scouting materials and film exchange

  • Practice planning and skill development

  • Organization of team travel

  • Purchasing/inventory of equipment

  • Organization of sports camps

  • Coordinating visiting team requests

  • Coordinating with athletic department personnel and other University units

Typical Education:

  • 1+ years of related experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: 

  • Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check 

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse History 

  • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check

How to Apply:

  • Please submit a cover letter and resume at the time of application.

  • Review of materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

The Assistant Coach also has responsibility for supervising student managers and other ancillary personnel, coordinating team community service, and representing the Head Coach at intercollegiate athletics, alumni, and University events when required. This position also assists with booster club and fund-raising activities and performing other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, while adhering to all University, conference and NCAA rules and regulations and promoting the core values and strategic goals of intercollegiate athletics.

Penn State Behrend’s athletic facilities are expanding and updating to keep pace with the growth and success of our intercollegiate athletics programs. We have a lighted, artificial-turf field soccer and lacrosse complex, an eight-lane composite track with a separate area for field events in our track and field complex. Our baseball and softball complex has two fields, each with irrigation, in-ground dugouts, bullpens, and batting cages. Our Junker Center has three all-purpose courts, seating for 1,600, and eight-lane swimming pool, running track, jumping pits, aerobics room, and strength-training room. Penn State Behrend also sits on the edge of Wintergreen Gorge, an 11,00-year-old chasm that’s a spectacular backdrop for a run or a hike. Or head north instead; a six-mile paved trail connects campus to Erie’s downtown and lakefront. On-campus sand volleyball courts and multiple intramural fields are available for all students to use.

Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, is an undergraduate and graduate college of The Pennsylvania State University. Situated on a beautiful, wooded 854-acre hillside campus recognized as a U.S. arboretum, we have four academic schools (Business; Engineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; and, Science); student residential living; a range of research programs and outreach centers; and a highly successful business and technology park. With 5,000 students in resident instruction and online in college programs offered through Penn State World Campus, we uniquely blend the atmosphere and focus on teaching of a small college with access to the academic, research, and professional development resources of a Big 10, R1 University. Our college is an open laboratory of learning and discovery where students gain real-life experience engaging with business, industry, and community partners. We seek faculty members who share our commitment to both teaching and scholarship, to the holistic development of students, and to principles of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. 

Erie, Pennsylvania is a metropolitan area of more than a quarter million people located on the southern shores of Lake Erie, two hours from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo. The area’s economy reflects a mix of educational, medical, industrial, tourism, and service activity; the region is home to five colleges and universities in the region, including Penn State Behrend. Northwestern Pennsylvania offers abundant cultural, sports, and recreational opportunities with four seasons of adventure. Summers feature miles of beaches, a range of lake sports, and festivals every weekend, and the winters are made for skiing, skating, and more. It’s easy to get around, housing is affordable, and the cost of living is modest. Erie offers relaxed, comfortable living. 

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

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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