Head Coach, Women'S Water Polo
Brown University

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Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Head Coach, Women's Water Polo. 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 is responsible for the organization, development, and leadership of a varsity intercollegiate athletic program in support of the mission and core values of the Athletic Department/University. Duties may include hiring staff; recruiting and retaining top prospective student-athletes; establishing a competitive schedule; coordinating practice planning, skill development, and designing strategies which prepare team for competition; mentoring student-athletes; overseeing booster clubs and development initiatives; organizing sport camps; and budget management; collaborates with numerous athletic and University units; demonstrates adherence to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

The Head Coach is critically involved in all aspects of the program, and is given specific autonomy in key areas of the program such as recruiting, coordination of meets coaching tactics/strategies, budget management, staff oversight, etc.; the Head Coach has significant responsibility in the following areas, but not limited to: mentoring assistant coach(es); scheduling and team travel; promotion of the team and University; fundraising and alumni events; practice planning; equipment purchase/inventory; and professional development; establishment/enforcement of team rules, community service efforts, etc.; represents the Women's Water Polo Program at meetings, fund-raising functions, and alumni events; adheres to University, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations while supporting the core values of intercollegiate athletics.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One to three years coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level

• Collegiate playing experience preferred Division I Women's Water Polo collegiate coaching experience preferred collegiate playing experience.

Job Competencies

Indicate the essential job competencies. Competencies are required knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the job successfully.

• Ability to recruit within NCAA and Ivy League rules.
• Demonstrated ability to develop nationally competitive athletes.
• Demonstrated academic success of previously coached student-athletes.
• Ability to manage a staff.
• Exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive community and the ability to influence student-athletes to do the same.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support and promote a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Commitment to the student-athlete and the ability to coach, effectively communicate and motivate.
• Strong organizational; interpersonal; communication; budgeting and computer skills needed.

Background Check - Criminal, Education, MVR
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).

Benefits of Working at Brown:

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

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-04-03

Job Posting Title:
Head Coach, Women'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

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

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.

Still Have Questions?

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

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, 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.









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