Associate Head Coach for Men's and Women's Water Polo

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Posting Number:

0601120

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Posting Number:

0601120

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Position Title:

Associate Head Coach for Men's and Women's Water Polo

FLSA:

Exempt

Job Type:

Full-Time

Staff Term:

10 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Hours vary, nights and weekends required

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Early-August-Mid-June

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Staff

Department:

Athletics

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Wheaton College, an

NCAA

Division

III

institution located in Norton, Massachusetts, is looking for a motivated, energetic, passionate, and caring individual to help lead our men’s and women’s water polo programs.

The Associate Head Coach assists the head coach to prepare the team for a full intercollegiate varsity season. Assist in implementing a recruiting plan and evaluate and identify qualified student-athletes. Work with local high schools and clubs to organize and execute pool rentals. Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the holistic development of the student-athlete. Serve in an administrative capacity and have a secondary duty as directed by the Athletic Administration. Comply with all

NCAA

Division

III

,

NEWMAC

, and Wheaton College rules and regulations.

Essential Responsibilities:

Teach and develop student-athletes skills, conditioning, and sports knowledge. Organize and conduct team practices to prepare the team for competition. Travel locally, regionally, and nationally for any regular or post-season events.

Develop and execute a recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes.

Serve in an administrative capacity or other duties as assigned as needed, directed by the head coach and athletic administration.

Oversee student-athlete’s academic progress and be available for consultation and support for overall student-athlete well-being.

Create and implement a plan of engagement and communication with alumni and fundraising initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 2-3 years of collegiate coaching experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid Driver’s License

Ability to work independently

Ability to work evenings and weekends throughout the year to accomplish the tasks necessary for success in this field

Commitment to working and teaching within an environment that embraces the development of students around their education, cultural diversity, mental health awareness, and healthy masculinity

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree

Collegiate water polo experience

2-3 years of collegiate water polo coaching experience preferred

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.

When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.

The anticipated salary for this position is $42,000.

Physical Demands

Individuals must possess the skills and abilities or be able to teach and demonstrate all aspects of the sport they are coaching. The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to work evenings and weekends. Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

06/21/2024

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

508-286-8206

Contact Email:

careers@wheatoncollege.edu

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Special Instructions to Candidates:

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the

COVID

-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require

COVID

-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.

While we will no longer require

COVID

-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against

COVID

-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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