LEXINGTON, Va. — Virginia Military Institute is accepting applications for a full-time Head Women’s Water Polo Coach. The candidate will be responsible for all facets of conducting a successful National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I water polo program.
Duties include the following:
- Coaching during practice and competition.
- Recruitment of quality student athletes
- Game preparation; formulating and implementation of pre- and post-season conditioning programs
- Administration of an operating budget
- Supervision of assistant coaches
- Fundraising; promotional and public relations activities; speaking engagements and media interviews
- Know and comply with all NCAA, conference, and Institute rules and regulations.
- Direct and coordinate the planning, organizing, and coaching of the VMI Water Polo team
- Provide leadership and instruction in terms of the personal and athletic development of cadet athletes at VMI
- Must be able to study, evaluate and implement innovations in water polo strategy and equipment; and demonstrate professional integrity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Must possess the ability to recruit in high schools.
- Must have demonstrated knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA, conference, and Institute rules and regulations.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong preference for successful NCAA Water Polo coaching experience as an assistant or head coach
Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
This position is open until filled.
Candidate must apply online at: Head Women’s Water Polo Coach Job Application
Please include resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. A transcript will be required.
In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment educational opportunities, programs and services.
