Assistant Coach, Women's Water Polo

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Under the general supervision of the Head Coach the Assistant Coach Womens Water Polo assists in developing a Division I competitive program. The incumbent evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes whose athletic skills allow the program to be highly competitive and whose academic abilities make them excellent candidates for a meaningful academic experience and graduate from CSUN.

• Supports the Head Coach by providing leadership and integrity to the program set forth by the Head Coach including creating planning organizing motivating communicating and controlling aspects relative to recruiting practices competitions student-athletes assistant coaches and related booster clubs.
• Conducts themselves in a manner representative of the University the Department and the sport both on and off the field of competition.
• Complies with NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport as well as NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting eligibility ethical standards playing seasons and extra benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of: demonstrated coaching and recruiting experience; and/or professional league playing experience; and/or experience which would provide adequate training to coach at the Division I collegiate level.
• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• General knowledge of sport including sport specialty or athletic function.
• Demonstrated ability to: recruit and retain outstanding student-athletes; to teach mentor and work with a diverse student population.
• Knowledgeable about: NCAA regulatory policy governing their sport; NCAA and conference policies governing recruiting eligibility ethical standards playing seasons and extra benefits.

Pay Benefits & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package including but not limited to: medical dental vision retirement & savings tuition waiver and more.
• Classification: 2382 / Coaching Assistant / 0
• The anticipated HIRING RATE is $4402 (Part-Time Equivalent) per month. The salary range for this classification is: $4401.60 (Part-Time Equivalent) - $5360.60 (Part-Time Equivalent) per month.
• HOURS: Part Time; 28 hours per week; Monday through Friday. May include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Temporary position; end date to be determined.
• The individual hired for this role will physically work on-campus in Northridge. This is not a telecommute position.

General Information

• Applications received through June 12 2026 will be considered in the initial review and review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• The selected candidate must pass a fingerprint clearance (LiveScan).
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Please note: California State University Northridge (CSUN) is not currently sponsoring staff or management positions for H-1B employment visas. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.
• Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position and before an offer of employment is extended. Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicants current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process please visit this link: CSU recommends that faculty staff and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2 the virus that causes COVID-19 and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University 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 and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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