Assistant Water Polo Coach

Denison University; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% retirement contribution

22 vacation days

3 floating holidays

Paid campus closure Christmas–New Year

Free parking and gym membership

Free classes for employees

Full tuition for dependents

Job summary

Denison University in Granville, Ohio, seeks an Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in all administrative and athletic functions of a competitive collegiate program. You will help set team rules, coach student‑athletes, drive recruiting from initial outreach through campus visits, and coordinate travel logistics.

The role also involves film analysis, opponent scouting, and content creation to engage alumni and promote the team and Denison University.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Driver’s License required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

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 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 and reinforces team and University rules and expectations.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Film analysis

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

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.

Department/Division Overview

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Driver’s License required

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s Degree

Why Choose Denison?

Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award‑winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 2,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward‑thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.

Denison provides a number of staff‑focused benefits, with some highlights:

• 10% contribution to your retirement
• 22 vacation days
• 3 floating holidays
• Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
• Free parking and gym membership
• Free classes for employees
• Full tuition coverage for dependents

Hourly Rate: $15.00

Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory", west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success.

Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix.

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