Job Details
Description
POSITION CODE: 7854
DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: Office of Athletics
POSITION: Administrative, Exempt (10 months), Full-time (40 Hours)
SALARY RANGE: $59,488-$59,488
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,
Commensurate With Candidate's Education, Experience, Skills, And Training.
INTRODUCTORY PERIOD: Twelve (12) Months
AVAILABLE: Immediately
POSTING DATE: May 14, 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled, Apply Immediately.
Definition Of Classification
The Assistant Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Coach supports both Head Coaches in all aspects of the University of Redlands Men’s and Women’s Water Polo programs, including planning, administering, and evaluating of various aspects of the operations of both programs. This full-time assistant coach serves a critical role in team instructions, recruitment, and retention efforts in both programs.
Reporting to the Head Men’s Coach and the Head Women’s Coach, the assistant water polo coach is responsible for furthering the mission of the University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, and Bulldog water polo programs. The assistant coach must comply with all University, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC) rules and policies.
This position requires flexibility to work nights and weekends as well as travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests and recruiting activities.
Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists with all administrative aspects of the men’s and women’s water polo programs including completion of all administrative paperwork, team travel logistics, creation of practice plans, business operation, compliance, equipment, facilities, and events.
- Identifies, evaluates, recruits, and retains qualified prospective student-athletes for men’s and women’s water polo programs to meet necessary roster expectations determined by the Head Coach, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Admissions Team.
- Maintains effective and consistent communication with prospective student-athletes and Admissions Office.
- Arranges and conducts on- and off-campus visits with prospective student-athletes.
- Assists with on-deck coaching, training, and skill development for men and women.
- Plans, executes, and maintains all aspects of the men’s and women’s program’s social media sites (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
- Scouts opponents and prepares scouting reports for head coaches and team members.
- Assists the Director of Aquatics with the supervision, oversight and maintenance of the Thompson Aquatic Center.
- Teaches physical education activity courses in accordance with assigned load during the academic year.
- A collateral departmental administrative assignment to be performed in support of programs and the department. Such assignment will be determined by the strengths, skills, and experience of the successful candidate.
- Functions as an active team member of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics by attending all required staff meetings and completing mandatory trainings.
- Performs other duties and special projects when assigned.
Qualification Guidelines
Any combination equivalent to, but not limited to, the following:
Experience/Training/Education
Required
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Three (3) years of water polo coaching experience.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit and attract high-achieving student-athletes.
- Clear understanding of NCAA Division III philosophy and the role of physical education, recreational sports, and athletics within a private, liberal arts academic setting.
- A valid California Class C CA drivers’ license with a good driving record is required. Note: Out-of-state licenses are valid until appointment. A valid California Class “C” driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (in accordance with CA Vehicle Code 12505c).
Preferred
- At least one year of intercollegiate water polo coaching experience.
- Familiarity and competency with Hudl game film evaluation/editing
- Coaching license or certification
- Master’s degree.
Knowledge And Skills
- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules.
- Knowledge and understanding of the NCAA Division III and SCIAC philosophy, rules and regulations.
- Possess the ability to attract outstanding students to the University.
- Knowledge and understanding of the role of physical education, recreational sports, and athletics in a private, liberal arts academic setting.
- Strong interpersonal, motivational and team leadership skills to work effectively with athletic participants.
- Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
- Excellent organizational skills, and detail oriented.
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to lead with professional integrity and ethical standards in compliance with appropriate safety rules and regulations.
- Knowledge of personal computers and personal computer software and applications.
- Aptitude to learn new and evolving technology.
- Ability to recommend appropriate courses of action within established guidelines.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
- Understand, interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal and state policies and laws.
- Ability to foster strong, positive relationships and align both internal and external resources to achieve university objectives.
- Must be able to competently interact with a culturally and ethnically diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
he work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Works inside and outdoors. Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. May be required to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests and recruiting activities. Requires flexibility to work nights and weekends as required by the teams' schedules.
Physical Demands
Incumbents regularly stand, walk and sit for long periods; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; walk on a regular basis and stand for prolonged periods; climbs stairs, travel to various locations; distinguish colors and have depth perception; reach with hands and arms including overheard; pushing, pulling and lifting; bend, stoop or kneel or crouch; climb stairs; lift, carry and/or move objects typically weighing up to 25 pounds.
TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040.
If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification, commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training. The University of Redlands is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is defined as the
Hiring Range. Placement within the Hiring Range is determined by internal equity, and relevant qualifications.
BACKGROUND CHECK: Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. The University will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current employee who was conditionally offered the position.
DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK: Possession of a valid Driver's License is required for certain positions. Employees in positions that require a valid Driver’s License will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Government Employer Pull Notice Program which confirms possession of a valid driver's license and reflects driving record.
PHYSICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMS: For certain positions typically in Public Safety, Facilities, Athletics and Information Technology Services departments, employment is contingent upon a candidate passing a pre-employment physical exam with the ability to lift in excess of 50 lbs. Public Safety Officers, in addition to a pre-employment physical exam, will also be required to pass a psychological evaluation.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT
Human Resources (redlands.edu)
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MEMBERS OF UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.
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