NORTON, Mass. — Wheaton College, a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate, and caring individual to help lead its men’s and women’s water polo programs.
The Associate Head Coach assists the head coach to prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season. Assist in implementing a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Work with local high schools and clubs to organize and execute pool rentals. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in an administrative capacity and have a secondary duty as directed by the Athletic Administration. Comply with all NCAA Division III, Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), Mountain Pacific Sports Federation (MPSF), New England Women’s and Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) and Wheaton College rules and regulations.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Teach and develop student-athletes skills, conditioning, and sports knowledge. Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team for competition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for any regular or post-season events.
- Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes.
- Serve in an administrative capacity or other duties as assigned as needed, directed by the head coach and athletic administration.
- Oversee student-athlete’s academic progress and be available for consultation and support for overall student-athlete well-being.
- Create and implement a plan of engagement and communication with alumni and fundraising initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and two-to-three years of collegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Valid Driver’s License
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field
- Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of students around their education, cultural diversity, mental health awareness, and healthy masculinity
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Collegiate water polo experience
- 2-3 years of collegiate water polo coaching experience preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
- To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
- When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
- The anticipated salary for this position is $42,000.
Physical Demands
- Individuals must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
ADA Statement:
- Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
EEO Statement:
- Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.
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