Assistant Coach (74766)

Job Details

Job Location

New Rochelle - New Rochelle, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$33000.00 - $37100.00 Salary/year

Job Details

Job Location

New Rochelle - New Rochelle, NY

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

4 Year Degree

Salary Range

$33000.00 - $37100.00 Salary/year

Description

Job Description

Iona University seeks an Assistant Men's and Women's Water Polo coach to assist in developing, promoting and supervising all facets of the University men’s and women’s 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 men’s and women’s water polo program.  Â

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 the Associate Athletics Director of Sports Information
• Assist the Head Men’s and Women’s water polo Coach in preparing eligibility documentation for submittal to the Associate Athletics Director – Compliance
• Assist the Head Men’s and Women’s water polo Coach in all fundraising activities for the volleyball program, keeping in mind the goal set forth by the Athletics Director for the program
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested by the Head Men’s and Women’s water polo CoachÂ

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Qualifications

Required Experience

• B.S. degree required from a recognized college or university. Master’s preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years of collegiate men’s and women’s 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 Â
• 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

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About Iona University/EEO language

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Founded in 1940, Iona University is a master's-granting private, Catholic, coeducational institution of learning in the tradition of the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers. Iona's 45-acre New Rochelle campus and 28-acre Bronxville campus are just 20 miles north of Midtown Manhattan. With a total enrollment of nearly 4,000 students and an alumni base of more than 50,000 around the world, Iona is a diverse community of learners and scholars dedicated to academic excellence and the values of justice, peace and service. Iona is highly accredited, offering undergraduate degrees in liberal arts, science and business administration, as well as Master of Arts, Master of Science and Master of Business Administration degrees and numerous advanced certificate programs. Iona students enjoy small class sizes, engaged professors and a wide array of academic programs across the School of Arts & Science; LaPenta School of Business; NewYork-Presbyterian Iona School of Health Sciences; and Hynes Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Iona also continues to be recognized in prestigious national rankings. Most recently for 2025, Iona has been named one of the nation’s best colleges by The Princeton Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and others. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report recognized Iona as one of top colleges for social mobility in the country, while Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) ranked an Iona degree in the top 5 percent nationally for long-term return on investment. Iona’s LaPenta School of Business, meanwhile, is also accredited by AACSB International, a recognition awarded to just 6 percent of business schools worldwide.

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Iona offers a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. For more information on our benefits and working at Iona visit the Human Resources section of our website.

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Iona University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all of our employees and does not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an equal opportunity employer, Iona University encourages applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

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