Assistant Water Polo Coach (Part-time) - Siena University

Siena College; Loudonville (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time position

Hourly pay $16.50

Job summary

The Assistant Water Polo Coach at Siena College in Loudonville, NY will support the Head Coach in daily program operations, including practice planning, player development, and recruitment. This role collaborates with Athletics staff to monitor academic progress, plan games and travel, and manage portions of the program budget, all while upholding NCAA and institutional rules and the University mission.

Pay rate is $16.50 per hour for a part-time position, with up to 29 hours per week and a late

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and campus partners.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practice planning and instruction.
• Support recruitment and player skill development.
• Monitor academic progress and assist with travel coordination.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work with student-athletes

Job description

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Assistant Water Polo Coach will support the Head Water Polo Coach in the administration and daily operation of the water polo program. Responsibilities include assisting with practice planning and instruction, student-athlete recruitment, player skill development, academic progress monitoring, game scheduling, budget management, and team travel coordination. The assistant coach will work collaboratively with Athletics staff, including Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Academic Advising, and other campus departments to support the success and well-being of student-athletes.

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to NCAA, conference, and institutional rules and regulations and contribute positively to the mission and values of the University.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with student-athletes, colleagues, and campus partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport of water polo.
• Previous coaching experience, preferably at the high school or collegiate level.

Additional Information:

Pay Rate: $16.50 per hour

This is a part-time position. Hours will not exceed 29 per week and may vary based on operational and athletic program needs. The anticipated work period is late August through early May, with scheduled non-working periods during academic breaks and portions of the summer. Hours may vary based on team activities, practices, competitions, recruiting, and other program needs.

*The hiring pay rate above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.