Water Polo Coach

at Naperville Park District in Naperville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Salary:

$17.00/hr

Schedule:

Part time, Year-Round -Weekday evenings and weekends

Start Date:

08/01/2024

Job Type:

Part time, year round

Benefits:

Free Fitness Center membership, free Centennial Beach membership, discount on golf rounds at Springbrook & Naperbrook Golf Course. Free or reduced rate on programs.

Overview:

Under the general supervision of the Water Polo Coordinator, the Water Polo Coach is responsible for conducting of a water polo program aimed at increasing safety and swimming and water polo instruction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Instruct and demonstrate appropriate water polo skills to participants.

+ Coordinate and prepare water polo practice workouts.

+ Enforce all rules and regulations as assigned by the Coordinator.

+ Complete appropriate certificates and reports for individual participants before the end of each session.

+ Report any equipment or resource needs to Coordinator.

+ Maintain a high level of readiness and preparedness in handling any emergency situation.

+ Maintain a proactive approach to safety and risk management.

+ Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.

+ Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Display professionalism with parents and participants.

+ Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

+ Respond quickly to customer complaints or inquiries and phone calls, either directly or through the Aquatics Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Demonstrate excellent communication skills (i.e., professional ability to attend to participant and parent needs).

+ Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns as needed.

+ Knowledge in proper training and development of participant’s water polo skills.

+ Demonstrate promptness and advanced preparation.

Education and Experience:

+ Minimum one (1) year of experience as an instructor preferred.

Special Considerations:

+ Ability to lift light to medium weight (20-50 lbs.) objects.

+ Must be at least 15 years old.

+ Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

+ Entrance into the water on as needed basis required.

+ Appropriate swimsuit required.

+ Ability to sustain posture in a standing position for prolonged periods of time.