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Associate Head Coach, Men's Water Polo

University of the Pacific

United States, California, Stockton

3601 Pacific Avenue (Show on map)

Jun 20, 2025

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Associate Head Coach, Men's Water Polo
Union Level
Department	Men's Water Polo
Campus	Stockton
Posting Number	201304070P
Full or Part Time	Full Time
Number of Months	12
Work Schedule
Position End Date
Open Date	06/19/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	For Applicants Seeking Job Opportunities within the University Internal: Internal applicants will be considered within the first five (5) business days of the posting period. External: External applicants will be considered on the sixth (6) business day of the posting period.
Sponsorship	This position is not eligible for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose	Assists Head Coach in administering of the intercollegiate athletics program.
Essential Functions	Perform the role of Head Coach in Head Coach's absence or at the discretion of the Head Coach. Maintains complete knowledge and compliance with rules and regulations governing intercollegiate athletics while working within the department's rules, regulations, and policies. Participates in the effective recruiting, instruction, and coaching of student-athletes, emphasizing fundamentals, conditioning, game preparation, and strategy. Maintains an environment that emphasizes academics as a priority, making every effort to ensure that all student-athletes meet academic requirements while working to integrate sports into the academic life of the University. Assists in the preparation of an annual written plan and goals for the program and the annual assessment of performance in relation to the plan and goals. Maintains discipline in the program, and promotes fairness, understanding, and protectiveness of student-athletes while motivating them. Maintains an environment of cooperation and continuous improvement, maintaining positive communications supporting the athletic program, the University, and University staff. Participates in marketing and promotional activities with media, alumni, and civic groups consistent with the objectives of the athletic program. Assists with recruiting evaluations, official visits, and any travel-related activities of prospective student-athletes. Performs other duties as assigned or requested. University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree. Three (3) years of experience in coaching the sport of Water Polo.
Preferred Qualifications	Advanced knowledge of NCAA and Conference Rules and Regulations as they pertain to student-athletes. Experience coaching international athletes. Experience in fundraising. Strong knowledge of effective coaching practices. Strong recruiting skills. Knowledge of strength training principles Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated management skills and knowledge of supervision and management practices. Positive attitude, proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion. Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures. Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting. Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements	The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires extended periods of sitting, standing and walking. Occasional climbing stairs, bending, stooping and reaching. Requires lengthy durations of time spent outdoors. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds. Work Environment/Work Week/Travel: Work is performed in both a standard office environment as well as sports venues. Work is performed during standard business hours, as well as during non-regular office hours to fulfill business needs. Extensive travel required for competition and recruiting. Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.
Hiring Range	$68,640.00 - $73,710.00 per year depending on experience level. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations w
Background Check Statement	All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment are required to execute a release and authorization for a background screening. AB 810 Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: University of the Pacific complies with California Assembly Bill 810, requiring candidates accepting conditional job offers to disclose any final administrative or judicial findings, ongoing proceedings, allegations, resignations under investigation, or appeals related to sexual harassment or misconduct within the past seven years.
AA/EEO Policy Statement	University of the Pacific is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity. In compliance with applicable law and its own policy, Pacific is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty and staff and does not discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability.