LEXINGTON, Va. -- Virginia Military Institute is seeking a full-time Head Women’s Water Polo Coach. The position will also serve as assistant to the Swimming & Diving program.

This is a brand new program, to begin competition in 2011-2012, and the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of implementing a new program, including the coordination and development of NCAA Division I Water Polo program, recruiting, budgeting and scheduling, as well as any other duties assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Bachelor’s degree required. The position also requires a commitment to academic excellence and knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations. Collegiate coaching experience and/or collegiate playing experience will be valued as an attribute for the position.

The mission of the VMI Athletic Department is to maintain an intercollegiate athletic program of the highest possible quality, keeping with the excellence of its academic and military programs, and dedicated to providing fair and equitable treatment of both men and women.

Candidates must apply on-line at: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=109240 Applicants must include a letter of interest, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications accepted until the position is filled.

Starting salary commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

VMI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and does not discriminate against anyone because of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or disability.

VMI is a challenging curricular and co-curricular undergraduate experience, producing educated and honorable men and women who will be leaders in all walks of life. Its 1, 300 cadets pursue BA and BS degrees in 14 disciplines in the fields of engineering, science, and liberal arts. VMI combines a full college curriculum within a regimen of military discipline that emphasizes the qualities of honor, integrity, and responsibility. The undergirding in all aspects of cadet life is the VMI Honor Code, to which all cadets subscribe. VMI fields 15 teams on the NCAA Division I level. The sports include baseball, basketball, men's and women's cross-country, football, lacrosse, men's and women's rifle, men's soccer, swimming, men's and women's indoor and outdoor track, and wrestling.