Assistant Coach, Women's Water Polo

CSU Careers•Northridge, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach, Women’s Water Polo assists in developing a Division I competitive program. The incumbent evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes, whose athletic skills allow the program to be highly competitive and whose academic abilities make them excellent candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduate from CSUN. Supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program set forth by the Head Coach, including creating, planning, organizing, motivating, communicating, and controlling aspects relative to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, assistant coaches, and related booster clubs. Conducts themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport both on and off the field of competition. Complies with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport, as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated coaching and recruiting experience; and/or professional league playing experience; and/or experience which would provide adequate training to coach at the Division I collegiate level.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
General knowledge of sport, including sport specialty or athletic function.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes.
Demonstrated ability to teach, mentor, and work with a diverse student population.
Knowledgeable about NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport.
Knowledgeable about NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.
Must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan).
Must complete a background check (including a criminal records check) satisfactorily.
Must comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.

Responsibilities

Assists in developing a Division I competitive program.
Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.
Supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program.
Creates, plans, organizes, motivates, communicates, and controls aspects relative to recruiting, practices, competitions, student-athletes, assistant coaches, and related booster clubs.
Conducts themselves in a manner representative of the University, the Department, and the sport both on and off the field of competition.
Complies with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport, as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting, eligibility, ethical standards, playing seasons, and extra benefits.
Performs other duties as assigned.