Position Summary

Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach: Join Our Winning Team!

San Diego State University Athletic Department

Are you passionate about water polo and ready to coach at the next level? We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Women’s Water Polo Coach to join our team at San Diego State University.

About Us: At SDSU, we’re committed to excellence both in and out of the pool. As the Assistant Coach, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our mission and enhancing our water polo program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scout and connect with talented athletes who share our passion for the sport.
• Fine-tune techniques, strategize plays, and inspire our athletes to reach their full potential.
• Handle administrative tasks, coordinate logistics, and keep our program running smoothly.
• Not only will you teach water polo skills, but you’ll also mentor our student-athletes.
• Rally support from alumni, boosters, and the community to ensure our success.

If you’re ready to make a difference and help lead our team to new heights, apply now!

Position Information

• This is a part-time (19 hours per week), temporary position with an anticipated end date of July 31, 2025, with the possibility of reappointment.
• This appointment is for a 10/12 pay-plan position. The incumbent works 10 months per year and is paid over 12 months, with December 6, 2024 - January 6, 2025 and June 16, 2025 - July 11, 2025 as the anticipated off months.
• The individual hired into this role will work on campus at SDSU in San Diego.

Department Summary

The Department of Athletics, utilizing the services of over 150 employees, is responsible for the intercollegiate athletics program at San Diego State University.  Currently, there are 18 sport programs, approximately 550 student-athletes, and 17 offices in the department.  The offices include the following:  The Aztec Club/Development, Administration, Athletic Medicine, Business Office, Compliance, Communications, External Corporate Sales, Equipment, Event Management/Facilities and Operations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Marketing, Strength and Conditioning, Student-Athlete Academic Support Services, Ticket Office, and Video.

For more information regarding the Department of Athletics, click here.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree.  At least two years of high school, collegiate or junior/community college experience as an assistant water polo coach.

Key Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presents a positive image.
• Used to working in a fast-paced environment and being able to complete tasks efficiently in a timely manner.
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• Two or more years as a water polo coach in NCAA Division I, II, or III.  Division I playing experience is preferred.
• National and international recruiting connections, including USA Water Polo Olympic Development Pipeline (ODP).
• Knowledge of conference rules and regulations.
• Experience with community outreach programs.

Licenses/Certifications Required

• Must obtain CPR/AED, First Aid, and Lifesaving certifications within 60 days of hire.

Compensation

Starting salary upon appointment is not expected to exceed $2,615.83 per month. 

Salary placement is determined by the education, experience, and qualifications the candidate brings to the position, internal equity, and the hiring department’s fiscal resources. 

CSU Classification Salary Range: $2,615.83 - $3,171.58 per month. 

Diversity and Community at SDSU

At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community. 

Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement.  For more information, click here.

Principles of Community

At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university. 

SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another. 

Supplemental Information

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The position will remain open until filled.

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment. 

San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act. 

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU 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 SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

SDSU is a smoke-free campus. For more information, please click here.

SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request an accommodation by contacting Pang Thao at pythao@sdsu.edu.