Water Polo Coach & Skills Mentor

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Family YMCA of the Desert seeks a Water Polo Coach to lead practices, foster a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment, and help participants develop fundamental water polo skills, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.

You will plan and conduct structured practices, teach rules and game concepts, provide constructive feedback, supervise participants, follow aquatics safety procedures, and document attendance and incidents as required.

Qualifications

• Prior water polo playing experience required.
• Prior water polo coaching experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR/AED certification preferred/required per policy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct water polo practices per guidelines and safety procedures.
• Organize structured practices focused on skill development.
• Teach water polo rules, positions, movements and game concepts.
• Provide constructive feedback to help participants build confidence.
• Supervise participants and follow aquatics safety procedures.
• Complete required incident and program reports.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Water polo coaching

Practice planning

Communication

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

Water polo player

Coaching experience

Job description

Family YMCA of the Desert seeks a Water Polo Coach to lead practices, foster a positive, inclusive and safe learning environment, and help participants develop fundamental water polo skills, teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.

You will plan and conduct structured practices, teach rules and game concepts, provide constructive feedback, supervise participants, follow aquatics safety procedures, and document attendance and incidents as required.