Performance Men's Water Polo Coach

Scottish Swimming; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading aquatic organization is seeking an experienced coach for the Men’s first water polo team. The role involves leading training sessions, conducting video analysis, and ensuring the team's success. Applicants should have strong knowledge of water polo techniques and child safeguarding. The position offers an hourly rate of £22.50 and involves flexible session planning around the academic calendar.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in child safeguarding and welfare.
• Proven experience in coaching at a high level.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the training sessions for the Men’s first water polo team.
• Develop relationships with key personnel at training venues.
• Conduct video analysis sessions based on match footage.

Skills

Knowledge of child safeguarding

Understanding of water polo techniques

Personal skills

Organisational skills

Motivational skills

Effective communication

Job description

Job Description

Edinburgh University Swimming and Water Polo Club are hiring a new coach for the Men’s first water polo team. We are looking for a suitably qualified, experienced, and respected individual to lead the program and help drive the continued success of the M1 team.

This is a unique opportunity to work with a dedicated group of talented players as part of one of the leading Water Polo programs in the UK.

Key Attributes

• Strong knowledge of child safeguarding and welfare procedures (with relevant qualification)
• A strong understanding of the technical skills and discipline of water polo to a high level
• Good personal skills, friendly and engaging
• Successful organisational skills
• Ability to motivate, encourage and inspire athletes
• Effective communication with athletes and committee
• Develop relationships with key personnel at training venues
• Work effectively, independently and as part of a team
• Punctuality, reliability, and commitment to the club and the goals of the team
• Understand the responsibility of the University of Edinburgh Sports brand that you represent when travelling and training
  
  

Salary: £22.50 hourly rate (with discussion there could be a budget for travel expenses)

Requirements: 3x90mins coached training sessions weekly, 60-minute video analysis session based off match footage

Weekly Matches, home and away. (These are more regular semester 1 but less frequent in semester 2)

The role would start for pre-season in late August with reduced sessions and then full time from start of semester 1.

The Closing date for this job is 1st September 2025 and for more information contact Lucy Lucas at [e-mail]