Water Polo Coach

Pdpool; Palm Desert (CA); Presencial; USD 17 000 - 28 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Pdpool in Palm Desert is seeking a Water Polo Coach to lead practices at our YMCA facility. Plan and conduct structured sessions that promote skill development, teamwork, and age-appropriate learning while introducing players to basic rules and game concepts.

You will supervise participants, ensure safety, and complete required program reports in line with YMCA policies. The role requires prior water polo coaching or instructional experience, playing background, and current CPR/AED

Qualificações

• Water polo playing experience required.
• Coaching or instructional experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current CPR/AED certification required (Professional Rescuer or YMCA equivalent).

Responsabilidades

• Plan and conduct water polo practices following YMCA guidelines and safety procedures.
• Organize structured practices that promote skill development and participation.
• Introduce players to basic rules, positions, movements, and game concepts.
• Demonstrate and teach fundamental water polo skills (ball handling, passing, shooting, positioning).
• Maintain participant supervision and complete required reports and forms.

Conhecimentos

Communication

Participant supervision

Independent work

Record keeping

Demonstrate/teach water polo skills

Plan and organize practices

Formação académica

High School diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

# Water Polo CoachHot JobEducation LevelHigh School* Plan and conduct water polo practices in accordance with YMCA program guidelines, established schedules, and applicable safety procedures.* Organize structured practices that promote skill development, participation, and age-appropriate learning.* Introduce participants to fundamental water polo rules, positions, movements, strategies, and game concepts.* Demonstrate and teach basic water polo skills, including ball handling, passing, shooting, positioning, and team formations.* Adapt instruction to participants' abilities, experience, and developmental needs.* Encourage participation, sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and positive behavior.* Provide constructive feedback and motivational support to help participants build confidence and improve their skills.* Maintain appropriate supervision of participants during practices and related program activities.* Follow YMCA aquatics safety procedures, emergency action plans, and participant supervision requirements.* Monitor participant behavior and activity, address unsafe conditions promptly, and communicate safety concerns to the Aquatics Coordinator.* Respond appropriately to accidents, injuries, emergencies, and other incidents within the scope of training and certification.* Complete required incident, accident, and other program reports accurately and promptly.* Follow YMCA child abuse prevention policies, professional boundaries, reporting requirements, and applicable participant protection procedures.* Build positive, professional relationships with participants, families, members, and coworkers.* Respond to questions and concerns in a courteous, timely, and professional manner and refer matters outside the scope of the position to the appropriate supervisor.* Promote teamwork and cooperation among Aquatics staff and other YMCA departments.* Demonstrate YMCA values and support departmental goals in interactions with internal and external customers.* Follow established policies, procedures, work practices, and safety requirements.* Perform other related duties as assigned.## Qualifications**QUALIFICATIONS**To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.**Education and/or Experience*** Previous water polo playing experience required.* Previous water polo coaching or instructional experience required.* Must be at least 18 years of age.**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Ability to demonstrate and teach fundamental water polo skills and techniques.* Ability to organize and conduct structured practices appropriate to participants' skill levels.* Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive, professional relationships with participants and families.* Ability to maintain appropriate participant supervision and follow established aquatics safety procedures.* Ability to work independently within established program guidelines and seek supervisory assistance when appropriate.* Ability to maintain accurate program records and complete required reports.**Required Licenses and Certifications*** Current CPR/AED certification for the Professional Rescuer, or the YMCA-approved equivalent required by the organization.Any additional lifeguarding, first aid, or aquatic safety certifications required by the YMCA for the assigned duties must be maintained as applicable.