Head Boys Water Polo Coach

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Under the general supervision of the Athletic Director, instructs student-athletes in the fundamentals of water polo, preparing them for competition. The head coach supervises and coordinates all water polo levels and coordinates all administrative, financial, and personnel aspects of the program.

**Reports to**: Athletic Director

**Supervises**: Assistant Coaches

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES**
- Administer and oversee all levels and functions of the water polo program
- Develop and maintain a high-quality program founded on sound principles of water polo, strong team values, hard work, commitment, loyalty, honesty, respect, and sportsmanship, all to the glory of Jesus
- Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the staff
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities under school policies and applicable laws. Duties include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, coaching, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
- Approve time cards on schedule; assure assistant coaches comply with school payroll procedures and government wage and hour laws
- Work with performance coaches to plan and direct physical conditioning programs
- Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to the sport
- Develop off-season training programs and summer opportunities
- Oversee budgeting, purchasing, and expenditures; maintain, and inventory equipment
- Communicate program information to school administration, students, parents, and community
- Coordinate fundraising activities with the Development Office
- Organize the annual end-of-season Awards Night
- Coordinate transportation needs, assure all drivers comply with school policy; may drive students to away games
- Assist in the development of sports schedules and facility usage
- Recommend policy, method, or procedural changes with the Athletic Director
- Awareness of athletic and occupational hazards and safety precautions. Administers first aid and contacts EMS when appropriate. Promptly reports all sports-related injuries, coordinates with athletic trainers
- Seek student collegiate scholarship opportunities
- Provide instruction to and oversight of student-athletes
- Assure proper supervision of students at all times
- Instruct individuals and teams in sports rules, game strategies, and performance principles using lectures, discussions, and demonstrations. Adapt methods based on varying student needs
- Provide training, direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare athletes for competition
- Establish, explain, monitor, and enforce safety rules and regulations, proper use of equipment
- Plan, leads, organizes and conducts practice sessions
- Monitor student conduct and performance eligibility; establish rules for behavior; work with the Athletic Director, administrators, and faculty to resolve academic and behavioral issues
- Advise students, parents, assistant coaches
- Evaluate athlete's skills and performance to determine fitness, potential, placement, and grading
- Attend department and team meetings and required school functions

**ADDITIONAL DUTIES**
- Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrator

**QUALIFICATIONS**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations_ may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position._

**Education**

High School

**Experience**

Some experience as an assistant coach at the high school or college level is preferred; or any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed.

**LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES**
- Valid Fingerprint, CPR, TB, and First Aid Certifications
- Ministry Safe Clearance
- Valid California Drivers License
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
- NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
- NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
- NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

**KEY COMPETENCIES**

**Knowledge**
- Knowledge of the rules, principles, techniques, and safety procedures of water polo
- Principles and methods for curriculum and training design; instruction for individuals and groups
- Measurement of training effects
- Rules, by-laws, and policies of CIF, Trinity League, and Orange Lutheran High School
- Human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, learning, and motivation
- Principles involved in strategic planning, budgeting, and leadership techniques
- Familiar with personnel recruitment and t