NCAA Water Polo Secretary-Rules Editor | NCAA

Nationwide, The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Water Polo Committees are requesting applications from interested individuals to serve as the NCAA Water Polo Secretary-Rules Editor. The secretary-rules editor is the national interpreter for NCAA water polo rules issues throughout the year, working with the NCAA Men’s Water Polo Committee, Women’s Water Polo Committee, and the national coordinator of officials. The new secretary-rules editor will shadow the current secretary-rules editor during the final seven (7) months of their term (Jan. 11, 2027–Aug. 31, 2027), which is during the 2027 women’s water polo season. The effective start date for the official term is September 1, 2027. A stipend is paid during the official term. Reports to: NCAA Men’s Water Polo Committee, Women’s Water Polo Committee and NCAA playing rules staff liaison. Application Process: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references no later than Friday, December 11, 2026 , to Autumn Monaghan via email at amonaghan@ncaa.org. Duties, Requirements, and Responsibilities: a. Serve as a nonvoting member of the NCAA Men’s Water Polo Committee, Women’s Water Polo Committee and Water Polo Rules Working Group; b. Record rules changes adopted by the committees and update the rules manuscript accordingly; c. Adhere to publishing deadlines in submitting updated or new material for publications; d. Ensure the technical accuracy of the rules in submitting them for publication and in proofreading the corrected version; e. Facilitate production of finished artwork of diagrams or equipment that the committees wish to include in the published rules; f. Act as the official interpreter of the rules between meetings of the committees and reporting interpretations to the committees by email and on videoconferences; g. Assist the national coordinator with annual rules clinic presentations and rules video (virtually or in-person), as directed; h. Develop and coordinate annual rules test for officials in conjunction with the national coordinator; i. Produce rules-related content for the NCAA Central Hub on RefQuest (RQ+) website as necessary; j. Assist in development of the survey(s) to be sent to coaches, umpires, conference commissioners, etc.; k. Assist in production of annual rules meeting agenda and other materials; l. Participate in all videoconferences that deal with playing rules; m. Attend the National Federation of State High School Associations' rules meeting, as requested; n. Copy the NCAA staff liaison on rules interpretations given by email; o. Report any key issues that emerged during the season, review all potentially controversial interpretations, and provide the committees with incident report summaries at the annual meeting; p. Attend and present at the NCAA Men's and Women's Water Polo Championships and coaches' association convention, as requested; q. Cannot be an active NCAA coach or official (during the official term); and r. Perform other duties as directed by the NCAA staff and/or the committees. Preferred Qualifications and Minimum Requirements: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to relate effectively with officials and coaches on a national level. Extensive knowledge of NCAA water polo rules. Strong administrative and organizational skills. Ability to use email as a means of correspondence. Ability to use computer technology as a means of education. Experience in officiating or coaching at the collegiate level. Cannot be an active NCAA coach or official (during the official term).