Water Polo Assistant Coach

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University in Princeton, NJ seeks an experienced Water Polo Assistant Coach to support a Division I program. You will assist in practice planning, travel coordination, and recruitment while ensuring compliance with NCAA and Ivy League rules.

The role includes administrative duties and collaboration with athletics staff and student-athletes. Ideal candidates have collegiate coaching experience, strong communication skills, and current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
• Adhere to NCAA, Ivy League, and CWPA rules and regulations.
• Collegiate playing experience.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
• Proficient with MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Successful background in coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Previous recruiting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation necessary to compete at the Division I level.
• Assist the head coaches with the planning and execution of all practices.
• Compile scouting reports for opponents.
• Assist in all aspects of planning and directing the recruitment of top water polo student-athletes of high moral character who demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics.
• Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks including CARA Forms, recruiting logs, calendars, rosters and other reports for NCAA and IVY-League compliance issues.
• Work within the Department of Athletics administration and coaches framework.
• Coordinate travel, trip itineraries, reconcile trip reports, and preseason meals.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.

Skills

Coaching experience

Recruiting experience

Collegiate playing experience

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR/AED

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience

Tools

MS Office (Outlook)

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

The mission of Princeton University Department of Athletics is to strive for excellence in academics and athletics, while embracing equity in opportunity, good sportsmanship, and ethical conduct. In keeping with this mission, the role of the Water Polo Assistant Coach is to provide a quality varsity program that will challenge and develop the physical, mental and personal abilities of student-athletes of a Division I program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation necessary to compete at the Division I level.
• Assist the head coaches with the planning and execution of all practices.
• Compile scouting reports for opponents.
• Assist in all aspects of planning and directing the recruitment of top water polo student-athletes of high moral character who demonstrate the desire to excel in academics and athletics. Including, but not limited to, attending primary evaluation sites to identify talent, travel to contests/tournaments to evaluate prospects, and making home visits to talk to top prospects and parents. All while maintaining compliance with NCAA, IVY LEAGUE, and CWPA legislation.
• Perform a wide variety of administrative tasks including but not limited to CARA Forms, recruiting logs, calendars, rosters and other various reports for NCAA and IVY-League compliance related issues.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Coordinate travel, trip itineraries, reconcile trip reports, and preseason meals.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, administration, staff and alumni.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Ability to uphold the commitment to Department of Athletics mission and values of Education Through Athletics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent coaching experience.
• Adhere to NCAA, Ivy League, and CWPA rules and regulations.
• Work within the framework of the Department of Athletics administration and coaches.
• Collegiate playing experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• First Aid, AED, and CPR certification within four months of hire.
• Proficient with MS office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Successful background in coaching, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Previous recruiting experience preferred.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

34.44

Work Schedule, If Other Than Standard Hours

Nights, weekends and travel required.

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Estimated Appointment End Date

6/30/2027

Comments Related to End Date

Assistant coach contracts are renewed annually.

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver’s License Required

Yes

Salary Range

$60,000 to $70,000