Water Polo Coach: Build Skills & Team Spirit

Andover; Andover (MA); Hybride; USD 28 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Phillips Academy in Andover seeks a Water Polo Coach for a seasonal program from October to November 2026 and April to May 2027. The incumbent will develop a safe, engaging environment, teach core skills, and foster participation from beginner to competitive levels.

Responsibilities include leading practices, ensuring safety, and collaborating with the Aquatics Director to grow a structured learn-to-play pathway feeding into a competitive team.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Lead all lessons, practices, and dryland training sessions.
• Ensure proper use of pool space, adherence to pool rules, and implementation of appropriate dryland drills.
• Enforce all safety protocols, including active supervision and reporting of incidents or concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the Aquatics Director to build and grow a structured learn-to-play program that feeds into a competitive team.
• Maintain and oversee equipment to ensure safety and proper working condition.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, and aquatics staff.
• Attend all required staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintain accurate records, attendance, and program data.
• Provide advance notice if unable to work scheduled shifts and coordinate approved coverage.
• Arrive on time and prepared for all scheduled sessions.

Responsabilités

• Create a positive, safe, and fun environment while promoting skill development and a love for water polo.
• Plan and lead practices for a range of ages and ability levels, emphasizing fundamentals, progression, and safety.
• Teach proper fundamentals and techniques, introduce new skills, and provide detailed feedback and performance analysis.
• Lead all water polo lessons, practices, and dryland training sessions.
• Ensure proper use of pool space, adherence to pool rules, and implementation of appropriate dryland drills.
• Enforce all safety protocols, including active supervision and reporting of incidents or concerns.
• Work collaboratively with the Aquatics Director to build and grow a structured learn-to-dive program that feeds into a competitive team.
• Maintain and oversee diving equipment to ensure safety and proper working condition.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, families, and aquatics staff.
• Attend all required staff meetings and in-service trainings.
• Maintain accurate records, attendance, and program data.
• Provide advance notice if unable to work scheduled shifts and coordinate approved coverage.

Description du poste

Phillips Academy in Andover seeks a Water Polo Coach for a seasonal program from October to November 2026 and April to May 2027. The incumbent will develop a safe, engaging environment, teach core skills, and foster participation from beginner to competitive levels.

Responsibilities include leading practices, ensuring safety, and collaborating with the Aquatics Director to grow a structured learn-to-play pathway feeding into a competitive team.