The Head Men’s & Women’s Water Polo Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of both programs. This includes and is not limited to practice and game preparation; budget management; fundraising; scheduling; scouting; recruiting; roster management; gear and equipment; and assisting with pool maintenance. This position ensures the program works within NCAA, MAAC, CWPA and University rules and regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Advanced knowledge of men’s and women’s water polo that has been acquired by significant experience coaching or playing in a post-secondary environment of commensurate experience. Ensure that all Mount St. Mary’s University, CWPA, MAAC, and NCAA policies and procedures are followed. Including, but not limited to, student-athlete eligibility, recruiting, financial aid, scheduling, and academic progress. Ensure compliance with Mount St. Mary’s University, CWPA, MAAC, and NCAA rules by student athletes and sport related staff. Promote academic excellence, integrity, and graduation by working closely with respective Athletic Academic Advisor and the Office of Compliance. Teach fundamental skills and techniques, while preparing, leading, and executing practice and game plans for both championship and non-championship seasons. Prepare, manage, and maximize program operating budget with established fundraising goals. Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes. Direct and manage the Water Polo program recruiting efforts of prospective student athletes to include the following: maintain a database, observe practices and games, host on campus visits, initiate and respond to phone calls, emails, and mailings. Order and maintain appropriate uniforms, equipment, and supplies. Work in conjunction with the Business Operations Office to coordinate team travel for competitions to include van or bus itineraries, lodging, and meals. Establish, maintain and be responsive to community and programmatic contacts. Develop meaningful relationships with prospective, current, and former student athletes. Participate in fundraising, community service and engagement programs, assigned and/or coordinated by the Department of Athletics. Lead efforts to enhance the overall student athlete experience

Target Salary

$53,000/year

(Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications).

Employee Benefits: This full-time, exempt position includes full benefits and vacation, holiday, and sick leave. The university offers a generous benefits package, including tuition remission for graduate and undergraduate classes at Mount St. Mary’s University, a retirement program with a match, as well as a generous paid time off schedule. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: http://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html

Job Requirements: Education, Experience and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Successful collegiate coaching and/or collegiate playing experience desired.
• Knowledge of understanding of NCAA rules and regulations
• Must have current driver’s license for transportation of university vehicles.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Must be CPA and first aid certified
• Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

About Mount St. Mary's University

Mount St. Mary's University is a dynamic, Catholic, liberal arts university with over 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students, located in Emmitsburg, Maryland. As a Catholic university, Mount St. Mary’s graduates ethical leaders who are inspired by a passion for learning and lead lives of significance in service to God and others. The university has a strong institutional commitment to excellence through diversity in its educational programs and employment practices; we actively seek and welcome applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with demonstrable commitments to a more inclusive society and world. EOE.

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