The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is accepting applications for the open position of Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach. This is a contract, full-time position with full health benefits and membership in the UC Retirement Plan. Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: Assist in the coaching and training of student-athletes, and in the planning, development and administration of all phases of the Women’s Water Polo program including the preparation and management of travel, athlete gear, procurement of supplies/equipment, recruitment and selection of student-athletes, interaction with support services and involvement in appropriate public relations and promotional activities. All applicants should demonstrate the following abilities: the ability to understand how to guide, teach and communicate with collegiate student-athletes; comprehension of the demands placed on a Division I student-athlete both in the classroom and in the competitive arena and the willingness to help them succeed in both; desire to work within a team structure and to collaborate with the coaches and administrators of the UCLA Women’s Water Polo Program. Must display: commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of UCLA, conference and the NCAA; ability to work compatibly and cooperatively with the staff and personnel in the department of intercollegiate athletics and other university units. Continued employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation. UCLA offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. Screening of applications has started and will continue until candidate is selected.

Expressions of interest must be received by 8:59pm on June 30th, 2025. All applicants must submit their cover letter, resume and references via the following website link: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/7972

*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

Qualifications include: knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and history of compliance in this area, effective communication skills with student-athletes, administrators, peers and the general public, demonstrated coaching expertise and ability to select, recruit and train student athletes. Preferred qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university; High level collegiate water polo experience and coaching experience at a Division I institution. 

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