Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach

Virginia Military Institute; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, VA seeks an Assistant Water Polo Coach to assist the Head Coach in developing the program. You will help design practices, teach game strategies, recruit cadet-athletes, and supervise day-to-day team operations.

Qualifications include a bachelors degree, the ability to recruit in Virginia and nearby states, and a valid drivers license to operate state vehicles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to recruit in Virginia and surrounding states.
• Valid driver7s license and ability to drive state vehicles in Virginia and surrounding states.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting: Evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit VMIs academic and military environment.
• Player Support: Monitor and support the academic progress and personal development of cadet-athletes.
• Coaching & Training: Design and run practices, teach game strategies, and build individual skills for cadet-athletes.
• Administration: Assist with team travel, equipment maintenance, and day-to-day operations.
• Compliance: Ensure all program activities follow NCAA, conference, and VMI rules and regulations.
• Additional duties: as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Skills

Recruiting

Coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Assistant Water Polo Coach reports to the Head Coach and is prepared to assist in the administration, supervision, and development of the sports program. This position supports the decisions made by the Head Coach and executes the assigned duties with a positive attitude.

Essential duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting: Evaluate and recruit prospective student-athletes who fit VMI’s academic and military environment.
• Player Support: Monitor and support the academic progress and personal development of cadet-athletes.
• Coaching & Training: Help design and run practices, teach game strategies, and build individual skills for student-athletes.
• Administration: Assist with team travel, equipment maintenance, and day-to-day operations.
• Compliance: Ensure all program activities strictly follow VMI, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.
• Additional duties: as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

• Knowledge of academic eligibility rules.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safe practices associated with coaching the sport and hosting games, practices and tournaments.
• Effective interpersonal and communication (oral, written, listening) skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with NCAA, conference, and Institute rules and regulations.
• Display respect for VMI cadets, faculty, and administrators.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Possess the ability to recruit in Virginia and the surrounding states.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to drive state vehicles in Virginia and surrounding states.

Additional Considerations

Prefer experience coaching collegiate-age or younger elite-level athletes.

In a continuing effort to enrich its academic environment and provide equal educational and employment opportunities, VMI encourages women, minorities, disabled individuals, and veterans to apply. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are also encouraged to apply. VMI will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment, educational opportunities, programs and services.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service‑Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer