Assistant Coach, Men's Water Polo

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Men’s Water Polo position. 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 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This position assists the Head Water Polo Coach in all phases of the varsity Water Polo program. This includes coaching and teaching, player development, recruiting, and administrative duties such as coordinating training and travel schedules, video analysis and instruction, and completing compliance information. The incumbent also maintains positive relations with alumni and friends groups. This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the nation’s top men’s water polo players to our Division I non-scholarship program.

 

Education and Experience

·         Bachelor's Degree, required.

·         1-3 years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program; prior collegiate coaching experience preferred (and/or a combination of coaching and competitive playing experience)

·         Competitive collegiate playing experience, preferred.

Job Competencies

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Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Men’s Water Polo position. 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 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

This position assists the Head Water Polo Coach in all phases of the varsity Water Polo program. This includes coaching and teaching, player development, recruiting, and administrative duties such as coordinating training and travel schedules, video analysis and instruction, and completing compliance information. The incumbent also maintains positive relations with alumni and friends groups. This position supports all efforts to continue to attract the nation’s top men’s water polo players to our Division I non-scholarship program.

 

Education and Experience

·         Bachelor's Degree, required.

·         1-3 years coaching experience with a competitive club, high school or collegiate program; prior collegiate coaching experience preferred (and/or a combination of coaching and competitive playing experience)

·         Competitive collegiate playing experience, preferred.

Job Competencies

·         Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League Rules.

·         Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and computer skills, necessary.

·         Demonstrated ability to work with and relate well to students

·         Excellent sport specific technical, tactical and strategic knowledge.

·         Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.

·         Basic proficiency in Excel, Word, internet and email capabilities.

·         Social media experience, helpful.

·         Prior experience with video & software, helpful.

·         Commitment to the student-athlete, passion for the sport and ability to coach and motivate.

 

Background Check – Criminal, Education
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

Employees in coaching positions are required to maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Athletic Department).

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-11-11

Job Posting Title:

Assistant Coach, Men's Water Polo

Department:

Athletics and Recreation

Grade:

Grade 10

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type :

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Onsite

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. The University maintains certain affirmative action programs in compliance with applicable law.

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