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Assistant Coach, Water Polo

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.
Title of Position Assistant Coach, Water Polo
Position Number A10690
FLSA Exempt
Scheduled Hours Per Week 35
Department Water Polo
Campus Rose Hill
Work Arrangement Onsite
Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Coach, Water Polo, the Assistant Coach will assist in the organization, planning, coaching, instructing, and teaching at all practices and matches.

This position requires frequent travel and often requires evening and weekend work.


Essential Functions
Assists in skill instruction and student-athlete development.

Evaluates, identifies, and recruits quality student-athletes within the University, Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA), and NCAA policies.

Assists the head coach with administrative operations of the men’s water polo program as required.

Complies with all University policies and procedures, NCAA, and CWPA rules and regulations.

Commitment to attend all practices and home and away matches.

Attends fundraising events upon request to support the program.


Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.
Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.
Additional Functions
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum of 2 years coaching or playing experience.


Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills
High-level organizational skills.

Demonstrated commitment and motivation to building a successful program.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Valid Driver’s License.


Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree.


Minimum Starting Salary $75,000
Maximum Starting Salary $80,000
Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.
Is this a Union position? No
Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A830P
Number of Vacancies 1
Start Date ASAP
Posting Date 03/28/2025
Special Instructions
EEO Statement
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

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

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often
Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
Standing Often
Walking Often
Running Often
Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often
Climbing stairs Often
Climbing ladders Not Required
Reaching overhead Often
Pulling, pushing Often
Shoveling Not Required
Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom
Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required
Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required
Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment:  Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Noise: There is sufficient noise to require one to regularly shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a valid Driver's License?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Do you have a minimum of 2 years coaching or playing experience?
    • Yes
    • No