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Women's Club Water Polo Coach

Employer
Northeastern University
Location
Massachusetts, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Mar 7, 2023

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Position Type
Administrative, Student Affairs, Athletics
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Part Time


Women's Club Water Polo Coach

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of this position is to support the Women's Club Water Polo program, it's student lead executive board, and all participants. This role will be essentially responsible to plan execute, and run practices 3x per week, attend tournaments in the spring to manage roster and guide team and facilitate a supportive and fun learning environment for team members of all skill levels.

The position functions under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Club Sports. The position supervises all Women's Club Water Polo participants.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Basic Responsibilities -
  • Develop and improve participant sport skills
  • Attend and supervise a majority of games and practices, including evenings and weekends
  • Abide by all University/Club Sport rules and regulations, including the Club Sport Handbook
  • Promote and model good sportsmanship in and out of the pool
  • Submit Weekly Timesheets
  • 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.

2. Team-Specific Responsibilities -
  • Communicate with club officers to establish and achieve team goals
  • Provide support to club sport officers and participants as needed
  • Be receptive to feedback from club officers and participants
  • 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 captains / e-board to maintain vision of team set by team/admin and bring team to their desired goals
  • Maintain fun-first environment with participants mental and physical wellbeing at forefront
  • Ability to create drills and run practices effectively with emphasis on developing player skills and attention to goalies as well as field players
  • Preferred knowledge of CWPA water polo rules and regulations

3. Risk Management Responsibilities -
  • 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 proper warm-up/stretching for student-athletes prior to practice or competition

4. Other Duties may be assigned to meet the goals and mission requirements of the University, Recreation, and the Club Sport Program. Cooperation of all personnel is expected to carry out the mission.III. Supervision Received:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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
  • High-level knowledge of the game
  • Excellent Communication skills
  • Accountability, Adaptability and Organization skills
  • Physical Requirements: Work may involve the performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy items, up to 75 lbs. The work environment may involve exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries.
  • Duties may require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions.
  • Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery requiring the use of protective clothing or gear.


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.


To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Women-s-Club-Water-Polo-Coach_R113229



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