Men's Water Polo Assistant Coach

Department Summary San Jose State University Athletics is an integral part of the University and exists to promote the common good through athletic competition by providing equitable opportunities for men and women to compete at the NCAA Division I level. The athletics program strives to create a diverse and inclusive environment emphasizing academics, compliance, student‑athlete welfare, fair play, sportsmanship, and Spartan Pride. Job Description The Men's Water Polo Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in organizing and managing all phases of a Division I Men's Water Polo program, including recruiting, team travel, strength & conditioning, student‑athlete academic monitoring, public speaking, competition scheduling, budget management, and community/donor relations. Brief Description of Duties Coaches the team at practices and competitive events. May have responsibility for practice and competition oversight in absence of head coach. Assists with oversight of the academic and personal well‑being of student‑athletes. Assist in building a nationally competitive Division I program through successful recruiting and retention of high‑level student‑athletes. Collaborates with Head Coach, Athletic Trainers, and Strength & Conditioning Coach to design both academic year (in‑season and out‑of‑season) and summer conditioning programs. Assist with budgeting, reconciling expenses, and proposing purchases for the sports program. Organizes community service events for the team. Responsible for assisting in all phases of a Division I intercollegiate men's water polo program, which includes scheduling, recruiting, travel coordination, budgets, and fundraising. Must be committed to the academic goals of the university and follow the rules and guidelines set forth by the NCAA and the West Coast Conference. The candidate must demonstrate awareness and experience understanding the needs of a student population of great diversity — in age, abilities, cultural background, ethnicity, religion, economic background, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, and academic preparation — through inclusive course materials, teaching strategies, and advisement. required Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience coaching men's water polo programs. Applicants must demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross‑cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience. required Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree and/or successful Division I collegiate or professional water polo coaching experience. Compensation Classification: 2382 Coaching Assistant Anticipated Salary: $6,455/monthly Application Procedure Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents: CV Cover Letter List of at least three (3) references To receive full consideration, applications should be received by open until filled. Employment Conditions Faculty employees, including Unit 3 Coaches, must complete CSU employee training as assigned and required based on their role (e.g., Data Security, FERPA, Preventing Discrimination and Harassment, Title IX, Health and Safety). Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and CSU systemwide policy, the faculty member in this position will be subject to ongoing review for designation as a Campus Security Authority (CSA). Individuals designated as Campus Security Authorities are required to immediately report Clery incidents to the institution and to complete Clery Act training as determined by the University Clery Director. Questions regarding CSA designation and training can be sent to the Clery Director at View email address on click.appcast.io. SJSU recommends that all individuals who access any in‑person University program or activity follow COVID‑19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications. Conditional Offer Athletic coach appointments are temporary by nature, expire at the end of the term stated and do not establish any future appointment rights. The position does not qualify for or lead to tenure but may be extended on an annual basis. The work for this faculty position is located in the State of California and requires commuting to the campus. Employment is contingent upon US residence and proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position. 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