Assistant Water Polo Coach

Overview:  Is responsible for assisting in the overall management of the College's men's and women's water polo programs. Duties include coaching, recruitment and retention of student-athletes, scheduling and budget management, equipment ordering, scheduling contests, viable fundraising, public relations and other duties as assigned.

Status: Full-time, 10-month (August 1-May 31) position. Works on an academic year schedule.

Job Duties:

• Work under the direction of the Head Water Polo Coach to conduct and evaluate practice activities for designated team members. Provide group and individual assistance in a manner that engages the student-athletes and builds commitment to the program.

• Work collaboratively with the Head Water Polo Coach to integrate efforts and create program success. 

• Meet with prospective students and their family members both on campus and at remote locations. Provide advice and counsel on the admissions process, the Augustana experience and the integral role of the student-athlete in overall campus life.

• Align and promote the core principals and standards of the program at all times.

• Manage a diverse set of responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with travel arrangements, team travel meals, home event operations and other duties as assigned in relation to team operations.

• Create teaching curriculums for physical education activity course as assigned during the academic year. Find ways to engage students in learning activities.

• Other duties as assigned.