Women's Club Water Polo Coach

EXPIRED

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:
The Women's Club Water Polo Coach will provide support to club sport officers and participants. The successful candidate will plan, execute, and run practices, attend tournaments, and facilitate a fun and supportive learning environment for team members. The position functions under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Club Sports and supervises all Women’s Club Water Polo participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and improve participant sport skills
• Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends
• Submit Weekly Timesheets promptly and accurately
• Communicate with the Associate Director of Club Sports as needed on issues associated with the club or any of its participants. These issues include, but are not limited to: travel, injuries, administrative tasks and responsibilities, etc.
• Communicate with club officers (defined as executive board members and team captains) to establish and achieve team goals
• Adhere to the travel guidelines set forth by the Department of Transportation and Parking and the Department of Recreational Sports when accompanying the club to off-campus matches and events
• Able to work with club officers to maintain vision of team set by team/admin and bring team to their desired goals
• Ability to create drills and run practices effectively with emphasis on developing player skills and attention to goalies as well as field players
• Advise on player nominations for submission to the CWPA
• Preferred knowledge of CWPA water polo rules and regulations

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:
The Women's Club Water Polo Coach will provide support to club sport officers and participants. The successful candidate will plan, execute, and run practices, attend tournaments, and facilitate a fun and supportive learning environment for team members. The position functions under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Club Sports and supervises all Women’s Club Water Polo participants.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Develop and improve participant sport skills
• Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends
• Submit Weekly Timesheets promptly and accurately
• Communicate with the Associate Director of Club Sports as needed on issues associated with the club or any of its participants. These issues include, but are not limited to: travel, injuries, administrative tasks and responsibilities, etc.
• Communicate with club officers (defined as executive board members and team captains) to establish and achieve team goals
• Adhere to the travel guidelines set forth by the Department of Transportation and Parking and the Department of Recreational Sports when accompanying the club to off-campus matches and events
• Able to work with club officers to maintain vision of team set by team/admin and bring team to their desired goals
• Ability to create drills and run practices effectively with emphasis on developing player skills and attention to goalies as well as field players
• Advise on player nominations for submission to the CWPA
• Preferred knowledge of CWPA water polo rules and regulations
• Ensure safety of participants and monitor environmental (pool/pool deck) conditions
• Ensure that Injury Reports are completed for each injury and are given to Assistant Director of Club Sports within 24 hours
• Ensure and coordinate proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High-level knowledge of the game
• Strong communication skills and high accountability
• Strong organizational skills
• Enthusiasm and adaptability
• Preferred 1+ years of water polo coaching experience at any level or higher OR previous experience playing at a competitive level (includes varsity and club); will give preference to applicants who have experience coaching/working with women’s teams
• Preferred knowledge of CWPA water polo rules and regulations

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.