Girls Varsity Water Polo, Assistant Coach

Latin-School-of-Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 3.000 - 7.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Latin School of Chicago in Chicago, IL invites applications for the Girls Varsity Water Polo Assistant Coach position. The coach develops and leads the team, teaching fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning while building camaraderie and team spirit.

Collaboration with staff for practice/game schedules, effective communication with athletes and parents, and modeling hard work are essential. Prior high school/college coaching and playing experience preferred.

Qualifikationen

• High school or collegiate coaching experience required.
• Competitive water polo playing experience preferred.
• Ability to carry equipment up to 20 pounds.
• Willingness to complete fingerprint background check and TB test.

Aufgaben

• Develop and lead the Girls Varsity Water Polo team.
• Teach fundamentals, strategies, and conditioning.
• Maintain a positive team culture and sportsmanship.
• Coordinate schedules with school staff for practices and games.
• Communicate with athletes, parents, and administration.

Kenntnisse

Motivate athletes

Team spirit

Water polo fundamentals

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Water Polo Coaching Opportunities this spring with the Latin Romans!Girls Varsity Water Polo, Assistant CoachThe Water Polo Coach at the Latin School of Chicago is responsible for developing and leading the water polo team, fostering an environment of camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit. This role involves teaching the fundamentals of water polo, including strategies, rules, and conditioning, while exemplifying hard work and dedication to achieving long-term goals.The season is approximately March 1, 2027 through May 30, 2027.Key Responsibilities:Build and maintain a positive team culture that emphasizes camaraderie, motivation, and team spirit.Teach and reinforce the fundamentals of water polo, including strategies, rules, and conditioning.Model and promote attitudes and practices that exemplify hard work and the pursuit of long-term goals.Carry and manage equipment, ensuring it is available and in good condition for practices and games.Implement and integrate the principles of the Positive Coaching Alliance, including \"honoring the game,\" \"redefining winner,\" and \"filling the emotional tank,\" into coaching practices.Lead by example, demonstrating commitment, sacrifice, and dedication to the sport and the team's success.Collaborate with school staff and other coaches to coordinate schedules and ensure a cohesive athletic program.Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, and school administration to support the team's objectives and individual player development.Required Experience:Previous experience coaching water polo at a high school or collegiate level.Experience as a competitive water polo player.Required Skills and Abilities:Ability to motivate athletes and build team spirit.Comprehensive knowledge of water polo fundamentals, strategies, rules, and conditioning techniques.Demonstrated ability to model attitudes and practices that exemplify hard work and the pursuit of long-term goals.Physical ability to carry equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.Ability to complete our fingerprint-based background check, provide a tuberculosis test, and complete required trainingPreferred Skills and Abilities:Familiarity with the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance, including \"honoring the game,\" \"redefining winner,\" and \"filling the emotional tank.\"Strong communication skills to effectively engage with athletes, parents, and school staff.Ability to create a positive and inclusive environment that fosters growth and development.Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer