Assistant Water Polo Coach
About The Position
The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in managing, executing, and leading all administrative and athletic functions of a competitive collegiate sports program. This role is responsible for setting and maintaining team rules and expectations, coaching and developing student-athletes, and driving recruiting efforts from initial outreach through campus visits. Additionally, the Assistant Head Coach coordinates team travel logistics, conducts film analysis and opponent scouting, and manages program-specific content creation to enhance alumni engagement and promote both the team and Denison University. At Denison University, athletic success and academic rigor go hand in hand. As a proud member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Big Red boasts a storied history of competitive excellence, including 12 national championships and a record 22 NCAC All-Sports Trophies, not to mention our three (you read that correctly!) NCAA Division III national championships in 2026. Backed by premier, nationally-ranked facilities, our athletics program is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders. We look for passionate, mentorship-driven professionals who want to help our student-athletes train hard, win at the highest level, and embrace a truly transformative collegiate experience.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Driver’s License required
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree
Responsibilities
- Assists Head Coach with practice and game planning.
- Develops training sessions for Denison athletes and provides athletes with feedback and direction.
- Develops strategy for future opponents and analyzes film and creates scouting reports.
- Recruits prospective student-athletes, communicates via email, phone, and in-person at recruiting events.
- Arranges travel plans and itineraries for the team including making hotel reservations, meals, equipment, and practice schedule.
- Updates and maintains social media content. Posts stories and videos to ensure a strong interactive presence for the sport.
- Monitors student-athletes’ academic progress
- Reinforces team and University rules and expectations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- 10% contribution to your retirement
- 22 vacation days
- 3 floating holidays
- Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
- Free parking
- Free gym membership
- Free classes for employees
- Full tuition coverage for dependents
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
