VILLANOVA, Pa. — Villanova University seeks a full-time women’s water polo assistant coach.
Position Summary:
Assist the Head Coach in all aspects of the management and administration of the women’s water polo program, with specific emphasis on skill instruction and development at practices and individual training sessions. Serve as positive role model for student-athletes and represent Villanova in a first class manner.
All duties must be performed in compliance with University, Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Student-Athlete Development – Assist the head coach with directing and supervising all activities relative to the training and skill development of student-athletes in preparation for competition.
- Provide technical skill instruction to aid in the development of student-athletes at practices.
- Conduct individual training sessions with student-athletes geared at skill development.
- At the direction of the head coach, develop and execute practice plans that will prepare the team physically and mentally for competition.
- Assist in the preparation of team for games by contributing strategies and aiding in daily preparation of organized and effective practices.
- Prepare scouting reports on opponents in preparation for competition.
- Monitor student-athletes academic progress ensuring student athletes meet eligibility standards and advance towards a degree.
- Monitor and assist in the rehabilitation of injured student-athletes as directed by Team Physicians and Sports Medicine staff.
- Coordinate with Sports Medicine and Strength & Conditioning staff to organize and monitor the physical conditioning of student-athletes.
Program Administrative and Fiscal Management – Assist in directing and planning an organized, competitive and fiscally sound program.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, assisting in travel coordination, assisting in ordering equipment, and assisting in the completion of expense reports.
NCAA Compliance – Ensure program compliance with NCAA rules and regulations.
- Responsible for performing all duties within the framework of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of all the necessary NCAA compliance forms (i.e. practice logs, recruiting folders, official visit forms, etc.)
- Assist in monitoring academics amongst student athletes, ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet NCAA eligibility and University standards.
Recruiting – Assist with managing the overall recruitment activities for the women’s water polo program
- Assist in evaluating talent and recruiting prospective student-athletes who will be successful in the classroom and contribute positively to the women’s water polo program and the University community.
- At the direction of the head coach, communicate via phone, emails and letters, with prospective student-athletes and parents.
- Assist in the planning and directing of the scouting of prospective student-athletes including, but not limited to determining the recruiting events and competitions to attend and the prospective student-athletes to be evaluated.
- Assist with on-campus official and unofficial visits of prospective student-athletes per University and NCAA policies.
Academics, Service, Marketing, Public Relations, and Development
- Assist in the monitoring of academics amongst student-athletes ensuring student-athletes progress in degree advancement and meet eligibility standards.
- Assist in the development of fund-raising events for the program within the framework of the university and departmental guidelines.
- Reinforce the Villanova ideals of devotion to service by designing appropriate events for the team to give back to the community and serve others.
Minimum Qualifications:
Formal Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
Specific Job Knowledge:
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.
- Extensive knowledge of water polo.
- Understanding of the University’s mission and its philosophy regarding student-athletes.
Minimum Work Experience:
- 1-2 years experience competing and/or coaching in a water polo program, preferably at the Division I level.
- Water safety skills and CPR are required (certification within first 6 months).
Work Skills:
- Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, as well as the abilities to pay close attention to details, interact effectively and appropriately with student athletes, and evaluate prospects.
Equipment Knowledge:
- Proficiency with personal computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations a plus
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
- Some lifting, carrying equipment, walking
- Significant travel
- Significant early morning, evening and weekend hours.
Salary Posting Information:
- Commensurate with experience.
Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
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