Assistant Water Polo Coach

About the Role

The Assistant Coach assists the Head Coach in managing, executing, and leading all administrative and athletic functions of a competitive collegiate sports program. This role is responsible for setting and maintaining team rules and expectations, coaching and developing student-athletes, and driving recruiting efforts from initial outreach through campus visits. Additionally, the Assistant Coach coordinates team travel logistics, conducts film analysis and opponent scouting, and manages program-specific content creation to enhance alumni engagement and promote both the team and Denison University.

About Denison University

At Denison University, athletic success and academic rigor go hand in hand. As a proud member of the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC), Big Red boasts a storied history of competitive excellence, including 12 national championships and a record 22 NCAC All-Sports Trophies, as well as three NCAA Division III national championships in 2026. Backed by premier, nationally-ranked facilities, our athletics program is dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders. We look for passionate, mentorship-driven professionals who want to help our student-athletes train hard, win at the highest level, and embrace a truly transformative collegiate experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists Head Coach with practice and game planning.
• Develops training sessions for Denison athletes and provides athletes with feedback and direction.
• Develops strategy for future opponents and analyzes film to create scouting reports.
• Recruits prospective student-athletes, communicates via email, phone, and in-person at recruiting events.
• Arranges travel plans and itineraries for the team, including making hotel reservations, meals, equipment, and practice schedules.
• Updates and maintains social media content, posting stories and videos to ensure a strong interactive presence for the sport.
• Monitors student-athletes’ academic progress.
• Reinforces team and University rules and expectations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Driver’s License required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree

Benefits

• 10% contribution to your retirement
• 22 vacation days
• 3 floating holidays
• Paid campus closure from Christmas to New Years
• Free parking and gym membership
• Free classes for employees
• Full tuition coverage for dependents

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.00