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Harvard University Seeks Head Men's & Women's Water Polo Coach
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Harvard University Athletics seeks the next leader of the men’s and women’s water polo program. The head coach candidate will join a department committed to creating a championship-caliber program with a focus on student-athlete success in the pool and in the classroom. In working with some of the brightest young minds in the country, the head coach must be smart, hard-working, and ultra-competitive.
The head coach will be responsible for the overall leadership of the Harvard Water Polo program, including: planning and directing the training strategy for the men’s and women’s teams, establishing practice and competition schedules, developing the overall recruiting strategy, communicating effectively with student-athletes and serving as the first line of communication and counsel so that the student-athletes develop their full potential as individuals, spearheading fundraising efforts, supervising a coaching assistant, and serving as the primary liaison for all compliance issues.
Required education and experience: Bachelor’s degree required, minimum of one to three years of coaching experience (preferably at the collegiate level), demonstrated ability to work with and related to Ivy League student-athletes, knowledge of and respect for NCAA and Ivy League principles, good organizational skills. Must be able to work effectively with student-athletes, other coaches, athletic staff members, University personnel, and alumni.
The position is a full-time 12-month position with a top-notch benefits program.
To apply: visit www.employment.harvard.edu;
click on administrative/staff jobs; click on search openings; and
enter requisition #21225BR in the box labeled auto req
id.
| USA - MA - Boston | |
| Athletics | |
| Full-time | |
| This is a full-time, 12 month position. Night and weekend work required. | |
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| 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary | |
| Lead and manage all aspects of a Division I
men's and women's intercollegiate water polo program. Join a
department committed to creating a championship-caliber program
with a focus on student-athlete success both in the pool and in the
classroom. Plan and direct the overall training strategy for the
program; establish practice, training and competition schedules;
develop and implement a student athlete recruiting strategy; coach
and develop student athletes; spearhead fundraising efforts and
alumni engagement; supervise a Coaching Assistant. |
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| Bachelor's degree
required. Minimum of 1 - 3 years coaching water polo at the
college level. |
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| Smart, hard-working
and ultra-competitive. Excellent interpersonal skills; strong
organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to work
independently. Able to respect and comply with
guidelines set forth by Harvard, the Ivy League, and the
NCAA. Valid drivers' license required. |
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| This is a term
position with an end date of 6/30/2011. The Athletics Department offers a fun, team-oriented work environment. We are committed to providing competitive and recreational athletics to all students as an integral part of their educational process and experience. Harvard offers first-class benefits and provides access to a wide range of educational offerings, including world-class museums, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. We strive to reflect the diversity of the community we serve. All formal offers will be made by FAS Human Resources. We regret that, due to the number of responses we typically receive, we may be unable to respond to phone calls or contact personally those applicants not selected for an interview. We wish you the best in your career endeavors and sincerely thank you for your interest in Harvard Athletics. |
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