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
