Program Director and Head Water Polo Coach

Position : Program Director and Head Water Polo Coach

Position Summary : Reporting to the President and Executive Director, the Program Director and Head Water Polo Coach is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the RBAC’s year-round water polo program, including providing and coordinating high quality coaching of athletes ranging ability from beginner to elite levels.

The Head Coach will work closely with the RBAC’s Executive staff members to coordinate team needs and strategically plan to maximize opportunities for the program and organization.

This position may provide direct supervision to salaried staff and hourly employees, and will oversee the management of the team budget.

All staff at the Rose Bowl Aquatics Center lead through a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, both within the RBAC and with the communities that we serve.

General Responsibilities :

• Develop and / or coordinate with assistant coaches season plans and training programs for all age-group teams;
• Monitor budget to ensure team is fiscally responsible and revenue and expenditures are within allocated budget;
• Plan and coordinate practice sessions, competitions and tournaments; including bids, and facility requests for appropriate space and times;
• Provide ongoing communication and feedback to athletes and parents, as appropriate, regarding performance, achieving individual goals, and practice, meet and schedule changes;
• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies for athletes on the team;
• Recruit, hire, assign team / group responsibilities and evaluate coaching and support staff;
• Coordinate with RBAC staff all marketing needs and activities, including maintaining an up to date team website;
• Lead team in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and policies in which teams and athletes participate and compete;
• Establish goals to guide overall direction of the team and develop a culture that promotes character development as well as success in the pool;
• Maintain, inventory, and ensure proper storage of all equipment, and make recommendations for team needs;
• Participate in fundraising activities for the team and RBAC; and
• Cultivate and maintain effective relationships with athletes, boosters, parents, and other RBAC staff members.

Other

• Perform other related duties as assigned; and
• Pursue ongoing personal professional development and awareness opportunities in each of the above responsibility areas to ensure the RBAC is a top performing Aquatics environment.

Qualifications : Education :

Education :

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience :

Minimum of 5-10 years of progressively responsible coaching experience in an age-group water polo coaching program, organization, or club.

Knowledge, Abilities and / or Skills :

• Member in good standing with USA Water Polo Coach Membership;
• Familiar with USA Water Polo Junior Olympic requirements, qualifying standards, and procedures;
• Advanced knowledge of Safe Sport policies and procedures;
• Comprehensive understanding of NCAA water polo and recruiting practices and rules;
• Demonstrate understanding and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion;
• Create and implement ideas to develop and promote efficient team operations;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with boosters, national governing bodies, private and public agencies;
• Clearly express ideas and directions verbally and in writing;
• Analyze complex situations accurately and adopt effective courses of action;
• Multi-task with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, and the ability to adjust in a fast-pace environment;
• Budget development and monitoring;
• Interpret and evaluate descriptions and explanations of problems brought forth by coaches, parents and athletes, analyze and define problems, draw value conclusions, and project the consequences of various courses of action; and
• Ability to develop and conduct camps, clinics, and training programs.

Working Conditions :

Work is generally performed outdoors involving potentially inclement weather conditions. Position requires regular contact with the public, athletes and parents.

Must be able to work under pressure, exercise sound judgment, and adhere to deadlines. Some work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

Physical Abilities : Examples include :

Examples include :

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling light objects;
• Sitting or standing for extended periods of time;
• Seeing to review and / or input information;
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone;
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching; and
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.

Supervision Exercised :

This position may supervise full time salaried and hourly positions as well as part-time employees.

FLSA Status :

This classification is exempt from FLSA requirements.

Work Schedule :

Full-Time; 12 months; nights and weekends required

Anticipated Salary Range (Annually) :

• $100,000 - $130,000 (compensation based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience)
• Additional compensation opportunities through seasonal camps and clinics as approved
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k with employer match
• Employee discounts at onsite vendors
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Life insurance and LTD insurance
30+ days ago