Job Description

Posting number: 2026-01945

Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Athletics Department

Job classification: OTHER

Posting type: Open

Categories: Higher Education

Summary

Title: Rainbow Wahine Water Polo Team Manager

Hiring Unit: UHM Athletics

Location: Women’s Water Polo

Date Posted: September 8, 2026

Closing Date: Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met.

Other Conditions: Continuous recruitment until programmatic needs are met. For best consideration, review of applications will begin September 16, 2026. Position renewable on availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

CRITERIA FOR TEAM MANAGER:

Per NCAA Bylaw 11.01.7 Manager: A manager is an individual who performs traditional managerial duties (e.g., equipment, laundry, hydration) and meet the following additional criteria:

• The individual shall be a full-time undergraduate (12 credits at the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM)) or graduate student (8 credits at UHM) (see Bylaws 14.2.2 and14.2.2.1.4), except that during his or her final semester or quarter of a degree program, he or she may be enrolled in less than a full-time program of studies, provided he or she is carrying (for credit) the courses necessary to complete the degree requirements;
• The individual may participate in limited on-court or on-field activities during practice (e.g., assist with drills, throw batting practice) or competition (e.g., assist with warm-up activities) involving student-athletes on a regular basis;
• The individual shall not provide instruction to student-athletes;
• The individual shall not participate in countable athletically related activities (e.g., practice player) except as permitted in Bylaw 11.01.7-(b);
• An undergraduate team manager must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or above and complete a minimum of 12 credits each semester.
• A graduate team manager may be allowed to be a manager for two (2) years only. Graduate Manager must maintain a minimum semester and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.

BENEFITS: Maximum amount a team manager may receive will be equal to 50% of an undergraduate resident tuition. Tuition does not include payment for Outreach College extension courses. Team Manager will be responsible for payment to Outreach College. Tuition payment will be prorated if the start date and completion of all required paperwork is after the first day of school.

APPOINTMENT PERIOD: Fall 2026 to Spring 2026. Manager positions are renewable upon satisfactory performance, availability of funds and/or departmental assessment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Acceptance and enrolled as a full-time student at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.
2. Knowledge of water polo.
3. Familiar with Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Google docs and other google platforms.
4. Ability to communicate effectively.
5. Ability to work independently.
6. Good organizational and time management skills.
7. Must be available to work an average of 20 hours per week.
8. Ability to film, commentate and edit video.
9. Passion about social media and professionalism for team's online reputation.
10. Ability to travel independently to various geographical locations in a timely manner. Required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

TO APPLY: Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete and application 1) cover letter indicating how you satisfy the qualifications 2) resume and 3) names and contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references.

INQUIRIES: Head Water Polo Coach Ikaika Aki, andrewka@hawaii.edu

Examples of duties

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

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Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/