Head Women's Water Polo Coach - Don Lugo High School

Contact: Gloria Rodriguez, (909) 628-1202 ext. 1119

Number of openings: 1

About the role

Under the supervision of the Principal and the Assistant Principal of Athletics and Facilities, instruct student-athletes in the fundamentals of women's water polo and assume responsibility for the planning, organization, and implementation of the assigned athletic program at Don Lugo High School.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a disciplined, competitive water polo program.
• Plan and organize practices; direct the activities of assistant coaches.
• Supervise athletes before, during, and after practices, games, and sporting events, including travel.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental and advanced water polo skills, techniques, safety procedures, and strategies.
• Foster training in conduct, ethics, and sportsmanship for participants.
• Assist participants in the development of physical and leadership skills.
• Plan and implement tryouts ensuring equal opportunities for all students; ensure the selection process is fair, consistent, and impartial.
• Collaborate with administration before ordering equipment; manage safe and organized storage, distribution, and inventory of equipment.
• Maintain open communication with parents, staff, and community.
• Safeguard fiscal responsibilities; prepare budgetary recommendations, monitor, verify, and reconcile expenditures of budgetary funds.
• Work closely with the assigned administrator to plan and implement activities and fundraisers.
• Work with Booster organizations and ASB.
• Demonstrate knowledge of A-G course requirements for Division 1 Athletics.
• Follow District Policies, site procedures, and CIF rules and procedures.

Requirements

• Experience with rules and regulations pertaining to water polo, league rules, and CIF rules.
• Successful experience in water polo as evident by previous participation in the sport.
• High school varsity level experience preferred in water polo.
• No disciplinary actions within the last 3 years.

Qualifications

Prior to employment, the following will be required:

• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification and CIF online regulations completion.
• Current Tuberculosis Test.
• Fingerprint clearance.
• CTC Activity Supervisor Clearance.
• Completion of mandated trainings/courses.

Pay

Single rate stipend of $4,767.00 per season, paid upon completion of the season. Stipend amount may vary up to $4,767.

Schedule

Part-time position for the 2026-2027 school year.