Water Polo Program Director & Head Coach

St Andrew's Anglican College; Peregian Beach; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St Andrew's Anglican College – Peregian Beach QLD is seeking an experienced Head Coach & Coordinator to lead and grow our Water Polo program across Primary and Secondary. Reporting to the Director of Sport, you will set the technical and tactical direction, coach senior/representative teams, and drive day-to-day operations, budgeting and long-term strategy.

You will recruit and mentor year-level coaches, design a consistent curriculum, coordinate trainings and fixtures, and maintain strong links

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach at a high level with strong technical knowledge of skills, tactics and athlete development.
• Recognised coaching accreditation and/or significant water polo experience; knowledge of WPQ structures and pathways.
• Experience leading and managing a sporting or co-curricular program, ideally within a school or club environment.
• Budgeting and financial administration skills.
• High‑level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound understanding of child safety obligations and Blue Card requirements.
• Holding or willingness to obtain Blue Card, CPR/First Aid desirable, and a valid Australian driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and day‑to‑day management of the Primary and Secondary Water Polo program, including season planning, budgeting and long‑term development.
• Personally coach the College's senior and/or representative teams, including pool‑side session delivery.
• Design and implement a consistent coaching curriculum and technical/tactical framework across all year levels.
• Recruit, mentor and manage the performance of year level coaches and team managers, in collaboration with the Director of Sport.
• Coordinate and communicate training, trials, gala days and fixtures to students, parents and staff.
• Act as the College's primary liaison with Water Polo Queensland and other relevant associations.
• Manage the program budget, uniforms, sponsorship opportunities and promotion of the program.
• Plan and coordinate tours, development squads and representative pathways.
• With the support of the People and Culture team, ensure all coaching staff and volunteers meet Blue Card, Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 and WHS requirements.

Skills

Coaching leadership

Water Polo knowledge

Program management

Budgeting

Interpersonal communication

Child safety

Blue Card compliance

First Aid/ CPR

Driver's license

Education

Water Polo Australia/Water Polo Queensland coaching accreditation

Job description

St Andrew's Anglican College – Peregian Beach QLD is seeking an experienced Head Coach & Coordinator to lead and grow our Water Polo program across Primary and Secondary. Reporting to the Director of Sport, you will set the technical and tactical direction, coach senior/representative teams, and drive day-to-day operations, budgeting and long-term strategy.

You will recruit and mentor year-level coaches, design a consistent curriculum, coordinate trainings and fixtures, and maintain strong links