Graduate Assistant for Water Polo

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546

814-824-2000
800-825-1926
mercyhurst.edu

Graduate Assistant for Water Polo

Location: Erie
Department: Water Polo
Reports To: Water Polo Head Coach
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Closes: Open until filled

POSITION SUMMARY:
Mercyhurst University is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill our Graduate Assistant Water
Polo Coach position.

Mercyhurst University places a special emphasis on the teaching component of coaching positions. Participation
in sport at Mercyhurst builds on the important lesson’s students learn in the classroom. Mercyhurst views
athletics as an extension and important part of the education and teaching mission of the University. Student-
athletes are learning teamwork, ethics, discipline, and skill sets that will enhance their ability to succeed after
leaving the University. The “teaching” of one’s sport and the related lessons that accompany participation in
athletics are the primary and central functions of each coaching position at Mercyhurst University.

Compensation: The stipend is $7,500 (9-months) in addition to a 100% tuition waiver. The student
must maintain satisfactory academic progress: 3.0 GPA at a 75% completion rate.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, train, and coach members of the water polo program.
• Promote academic excellence, integrity, and graduation. Monitor academic progress, academic meetings, class

scheduling and attendance.

• Coordinate team travel for competitions to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals.
• Plan, promote, and conduct camps, clinics, and/or lessons.
• Assist in fundraising efforts.
• Develop meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student athletes.
• Represent Mercyhurst University and the water polo program in a professional manner.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:
The candidate must have bachelor’s degree in a related field and accepted into a Mercyhurst graduate
degree program (https://www.mercyhurst.edu/admissions-aid/grad). Additionally, candidates should
have a great work ethic, be open to learning, confident in current skills, and possess professional
communication skills. Qualified applicants must have the availability to work evenings and weekends.
The ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with an emphasis on multi- tasking
and working within a team environment while filling a variety of roles.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Send cover letter,
resume and 3 work-related references to:

Human Resources
Mercyhurst University
501 East 38th Street
Erie, PA 16546
hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu

Mercyhurst University values diversity and is committed to the goal of achieving equal opportunity for
all. For that reason, Mercyhurst abides by federal, state, and local law in admissions, employment and
all services and programs provided.

Mercyhurst does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, citizenship
status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, age, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status or any other legally protected
characteristic or because of any individual’s legally protected activities.

Mercyhurst complies with federal, state and local legislation and regulations regarding
nondiscrimination. This policy applies to faculty, administration and staff, applicants for employment,
students and applicants for educational programs and activities.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States.