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Area of Responsibility
Coach
Type
Full-Time
Location
Merced, California

Head Coach Women's Water Polo

University of California, Merced (UC Merced)Full-TimeMerced, CA

Under the general direction of the Assistant Athletic Director, the incumbent will manage the team and assume responsibility in the areas of recruiting, retention, coaching, scheduling, game and practice management, providing supervision of assistant coaches, monitoring student-athlete academic progress and eligibility, budget management and fundraising. The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the team and is responsible for developing and implementing the team vision and goals.

Responsible for supervising, directing, and evaluating the work of subordinate employees, and exercising independent judgment in the administration of department policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • GAME AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT: Coordinate team practice schedules within the rules of the NCAA , conference, campus department regulations, and student-athletes schedules. Coordinate competitive schedule to be fairly balanced between home and away contests and respect the student-athletes academic requirements. Ensure student-athletes and assistant coaches comply with NCAA, conference Department, and University rules and regulations.

  • STUDENT ATHLETES WELFARE: Monitor student-athletes academic performance by working with the assistant director, student-services, campus partners and Faculty Athletics Representative. Work closely with the assistant director, student-athlete well-being to monitor the physical well-being of student-athletes. Collaborate with the assigned sports medicine staff to ensure the well-being of members of team. Understand the role of the athletic training staff under NCAA, conference and departmental policies.

  • PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Identify, recruit, and evaluate qualified student-athletes within the rules of the NCAA, conference, and Campus. Develop goals and processes for future growth of the program. Maintain accurate records related to recruit contacts, evaluations, and visits. Must understand and comply with all NCAA Division II rules, regulations and bylaws and expect to be evaluated on the compliance with these items.

  • TRAVEL: Travel to recruit student athletes. Position is responsible for driving vehicles to transport student-athletes and teams to competitions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION and REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

  • Advanced degree ; Master’s degree in related area. (Preferred)

  • Minimum of two years of coaching at the collegiate level in the sport.

  • Must maintain NCAA certified recruiter status.

  • Must maintain CPR / AED and First Aid certification.

  • Valid CA Driver's License required. 

CRITICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

  • Must have highly advanced and effective inter-personal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants, staff and parents of student athletes.

  • Must have a clear understanding of, and be committed to, the philosophy of NCAA Division II and the role of athletics within the university's mission.

  • Successful experience coaching at the collegiate level. A minimum of two years collegiate coaching experience is required.

  • Knowledge of the rules, regulations and guidelines established by the campuses' governing national collegiate athletic association (e.g., NCAA Division II) pertaining to student-athletes.

  • Knowledge of budget development and maintenance, ensuring team objectives are achieved annually. (Preferred) 

Background Check

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