Men's & Women's Waterpolo Assistant Coach (81130)

Iona University seeks an Assistant Mens and Womens Water Polo coach to assist in developing promoting and supervising all facets of the Universities mens and womens water polo program. They will also assist the head Coach on overseeing the academic excellence of all student athletes that are involved with the program and to assist in recruiting quality student athletes for the future of the mens and womens water polo program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that all relevant institutional conference and NCAA rules and regulations are followed including but not limited to: player eligibility recruiting financial student aid scheduling and academic progress.

• Recruit quality athletes capable of pursuing the baccalaureate degree in accordance with the rules and regulations of the governing bodies and in such a manner that reflects the best interests of the program and the university.

• Participate in annual continuing education pertaining to NCAA rules.

• Relate in a positive and effective manner with officials opponents coaching staff high school coaches parents media and the public.

• Demonstrate sincere interest and provide strong leadership in the personal athletics and academic development of student athletes.

• Provide information relating to the accomplishments and endeavors of the team and individual team members to Sports Information.

• Assist the Head Mens and Womens water polo Coach in preparing eligibility documentation for submittal to the Associate Athletics Director Compliance.

• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Head Mens and Womens water polo Coach .

Required Experience

• B.S. degree required from a recognized university.

• Minimum of one years of collegiate mens and womens water polo coaching experience.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Competence in leadership and decision making.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong initiative detail and follow up skills with students athletes and staff members.

• Demonstrates professional image on and off the field.

• Skills in counseling and mentoring athletes.

• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Word.

• Work is performed in a coaching athletic competitive environment. Must be in excellent physical health to handle fast paced environment.

• Able to work in hot humid weather and stand for long extended periods of time.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

About Iona/EEO Statement:

Founded in 1940 Iona University is a private Catholic coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona is a growing highly accredited institution located just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan with campuses in New Rochelle Bronxville and a new location in County Mayo Ireland. With over 4000 students Iona offers small classes engaged faculty and a wide range of programs across the School of Arts & Science the LaPenta School of Business (AACSB accredited) the NewYork Presbyterian Iona School of Nursing & Health Sciences and the Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.

Recognized by The Princeton Review The Wall Street Journal Forbes and U.S. News & World Report Iona is nationally ranked for academic qualitysocial mobility and long term return on investment. The Universitys continued growth and rising reputation reflect its commitment to academic excellence innovation service and opportunity.

Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and applicants for employment. Iona is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered free from discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal state or local laws. Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates ofall backgrounds.