Water Polo Coach

Position Summary

Provides direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for swimmers on water polo team. This job requires a thorough knowledge of the fundamentals of water polo in order to teach local youth. Skills include teaching the appropriate techniques for treading water as well as passing and shooting the ball and most of all, teamwork. Coaches will teach the fundamentals of offensive and defensive play while maintaining a safe, controlled and fun environment. All through implementation and instruction that follow our core values of honesty, caring, respect and responsibility.

Culture

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Member Service Statement

Members are the heart of this organization. They are the reason we exist. Members are the most important visitors we have, whether they visit by mail, phone or in person. They are not statistics and always deserve our respect. No matter what we are hired to do, satisfying member’s needs and wants are everyone’s first and most important responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Coaches and instructs swimmers in accordance with YMCA guidelines, having prepared practices and workouts accordingly.
• Teaches skills that include appropriate techniques for treading water as well as passing and shooting the ball and most of all, teamwork.
• In addition, will teach the fundamentals of offensive and defensive play while maintaining a safe, controlled and fun environment.
• Buils effective, authentic relationships with swimmers and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Encourage parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Active support of our DEIB statement and putting into practice our commitment to equity, diversity, belonging and inclusion.
• Continues to think about strategies to support diversity goals of the organization.
• Conveys information on the water polo team, aquatics programs and schedules.
• Attends practices and games as required.
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, water polo agenda/reports, etc.).
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Organizes and puts away needed water polo team equipment.
• Reports damaged equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum age of 18.
• Certifications: CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Basic First Aid and Emergency Oxygen.
• Committing to support and further our anti-racist work as an organization.
• Learning about our initiatives and the continuous work and being able to vocalize with members if needed.
• USA Water Polo Certification.
• Knowledge of the water polo rules and regulations.
• Knowledgeable in competition management.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Physical Demands: Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper stroke technique. Ability to lift equipment.

Benefits

The West Suburban YMCA is a charitable organization that welcomes all by creating a community that hires individuals of any age, race, gender, religion, heritage, economic circumstance, or physical ability. We focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility to ensure all children, adults and families are healthy, confident and connected.