Head Coach, Women's Water Polo

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in athletics is seeking a dynamic Head Coach for Women's Water Polo. This role requires leading the varsity program, developing competitive athletes, and fostering inclusivity while adhering to NCAA and Ivy League rules. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in coaching and recruiting, with the autonomy to manage staff and budgets. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the program, engage with the community, and promote the university's values. If you are passionate about sports and education, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required with coaching experience preferred.
• Experience in recruiting and developing competitive athletes is essential.

Responsibilities

• Organize and lead the varsity intercollegiate athletic program.
• Recruit and retain top prospective student-athletes.
• Manage budget and collaborate with athletic units.

Skills

Recruiting within NCAA and Ivy League rules

Developing competitive athletes

Managing staff

Ethical conduct

Fostering inclusivity

Coaching and motivating student-athletes

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Budgeting skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Coaching experience at high school or collegiate level

Collegiate playing experience

Collegiate coaching experience

Job description

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Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Head Coach, Women’s Water Polo. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the NCAA-DI.

This position is responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of a varsity intercollegiate athletic program in support of the mission and core values of the Athletic Department/University. Duties include hiring staff; recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes; establishing a competitive schedule; coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies for competition; mentoring student-athletes; overseeing booster clubs and development initiatives; organizing sport camps; managing the budget; collaborating with athletic and university units; and ensuring adherence to NCAA, conference, and university rules.

The Head Coach has autonomy in recruiting, coaching tactics, budget management, staff oversight, and other key areas. Responsibilities also include mentoring assistant coaches, scheduling and travel, promoting the team and university, fundraising, alumni engagement, practice planning, equipment management, and enforcing team rules and community service efforts. The role involves representing the program at meetings, events, and fundraisers, while maintaining compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• One to three years coaching experience at high school or collegiate level.
• Collegiate playing experience preferred; collegiate coaching experience preferred.

Job Competencies

Essential skills include recruiting within NCAA and Ivy League rules, developing competitive athletes, managing staff, ethical conduct, fostering inclusivity, coaching and motivating student-athletes, and possessing organizational, interpersonal, communication, budgeting, and computer skills.

Additional Requirements

All offers are contingent upon background checks and education verification. Employees must adhere to NCAA, Ivy League, and university rules, and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certifications. Annual NCAA rules education is required.

Benefits and Application Details

Information on benefits can be found here. The recruiting start date is April 3, 2025. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume for each position. For questions, contact [e-mail]. Brown is an E-Verify and EEO employer committed to diversity and inclusion.