Varsity Girls Water Polo Head Coach

Senior Living Talent Group; Thousand Oaks (CA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Varsity Girls Water Polo Head Coach position in Thousand Oaks, CA, is responsible for leading and developing the girls water polo program, fostering a competitive yet safe environment, and upholding academic and athletic standards.

This role requires extensive water polo coaching experience, CIF rule knowledge, and required certifications (lifeguard/CPR/STSC). The position is hybrid remote in Thousand Oaks, with compensation per hour and duties including practices, games, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Prior competitive water polo coaching experience (high school, club, or collegiate level) or extensive collegiate playing experience.
• Deep knowledge of CIF rules, water polo strategies, and tournament structures.
• Valid Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.
• STSC certification (Safety Training for Swim Coaches).
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and TB clearance.
• Mandated Reporter and Concussion/Sudden Cardiac Arrest training completions.

Responsibilities

• Organize, supervise, and conduct all daily practices, conditioning sessions, and game-day strategies for the Varsity team and oversee lower-level programs.
• Teach advanced water polo skills, tactics, and rules; promote teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic.
• Monitor student-athlete wellness during all water and dryland activities; ensure supervision in pool areas and during team travel.
• Coordinate game schedules, transportation, and equipment inventory; manage program budget and fundraising initiatives.
• Maintain open and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, coaches, administration, and media.
• Enforce CIF rules, regulations, and academic eligibility requirements.

Job description

Varsity Girls Water Polo Head Coach

Job Title: Head Coach, Varsity Girls Water Polo
Department: Athletics
Reports To: Athletic Director / Principal
Position Type: Stipended / Seasonal (Fall/Winter season depending on section rules)

Job Summary

The Varsity Girls Water Polo Head Coach is responsible for the leadership, development, and overall administration of the girls water polo program. The ideal candidate will foster a competitive, safe, and positive team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, academic success, and physical development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Organize, supervise, and conduct all daily practices, conditioning sessions, and game-day strategies for the Varsity team while providing oversight to lower-level (JV/Frosh-Soph) programs.


• Student-Athlete Development: Teach advanced water polo skills, tactics, and rules; promote teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic.


• Safety & Supervision: Monitor student-athlete wellness during all water and dryland activities; ensure constant supervision in the pool area, locker rooms, and during team travel.


• Administrative Management: Coordinate game schedules, bus transportation, and equipment inventory with the Athletic Director; manage the program budget and fundraising initiatives.


• Communication: Maintain open and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, assistant coaches, school administration, and media.


• Compliance: Enforce all school, school district, and CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) rules, regulations, and academic eligibility requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Prior competitive water polo coaching experience (high school, club, or collegiate level) or extensive collegiate playing experience.


• Deep knowledge of CIF rules, water polo strategies, and tournament structures.


• Valid Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications.


• Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) certification.


• Ability to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprinting/Live Scan) and TB clearance.


• Mandated Reporter and Concussion/Sudden Cardiac Arrest training completions.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Experience:

• CIF Rules: 1 year (Preferred)


• Competitive Water Polo Coaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)


• Lifeguard Training and Certification (Preferred)


• Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) Certification (Preferred)


• Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred)


• Youth Sports Concussion Training (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thousand Oaks, CA 91320