Program Lead - Water Polo Coach

The Water Polo Coach will develop and instruct the McHenry Parks & Recreation water polo program for participant ages 9 years old to adults. The will nurture the development and swim mechanics in participants while providing a safe and controlled environment. Instructor is responsible for planning game play/drills, motivating students, controlling game play/dynamics, and properly demonstrating techniques.

They play an integral role in the development of building strong character values in our community and growing the sport of polo. The staff is a representative of the philosophy, mission, and goal of the City of McHenry and its parks and recreation department. Staff must strive to work cooperatively with the Aquatics Supervisor/Aquatics Coordinator and fellow employees to achieve the goals and objectives of the City of McHenry Parks & Recreation department.

Job Duties

DECISION MAKING AND JUDGEMENT

• Organize and direct small group activities/exercises as appropriate for each athlete’s abilities
• Instruct and demonstrate appropriate water polo skills to participants
• Ability to handle and resolve conflicts between participants and enforce a safe learning environment
• Actively engage athletes for the duration of class
• Develop lessons to meet class size and needs along with flexibility to adjust class based on participants abilities
• Be responsible for maintaining order and discipline within assigned group
• Display professionalism with athletes and spectators at all times

• Will be at your program area and set up at least 15 minutes prior to start of scheduled activities
• Displays appropriate role model behavior and maintains honest, trustworthy, and responsible conduct towards participants, other employees, and spectators
• Keep program areas clean, neat, and organized to optimize customer satisfaction
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to participants
• Readies all equipment and necessary teaching tools prior to the start or class
• Never leaves athletes in the water unsupervised and doesn’t leave the pool deck until the last participant is out of the water
• Maintain inventories and report any equipment problems or needs to the Aquatics Coordinator
• Report any incidents or conflicts directly to Aquatics Coordinator/Aquatics Supervisor within 24 hours
• Taking attendance daily and collecting daily admissions from participants. Money collected must be delivered to Aquatics Supervisor within 24 hours
• Ability to attend regular scheduled program events, trainings, and additional meetings as needed
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining welcome packets, emergency data, and other records
• Submit attendance rosters and timesheets in a timely manner

• Maintains order and safety in swimming areas
• Always assists in enforcing city and aquatics policies
• Keep accurate count of athletes in program
• Accountable for set-up and take-down of equipment for program
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities

• Ability to swim or demonstrate skills necessary to play competitive water polo
• Understanding of water polo terminology and ability to explain to participants
• Ability to multi-task and handle high pressure situations in loud environments
• Must be motivated and able to implement oral and written instructions
• Must be able to communicate respectfully and effectively with supervisor, co-workers, adults, and children
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to evaluate situations and make decisions within established policies and standards
• Requires frequent lifting and moving of equipment and supplies
• Knowledge and physical ability to respond in emergency situations
• Candidate must be energetic, outgoing, and interested in being a positive role model
• Candidate must possess strong oral and interpersonal communication skills
• Candidate must possess ability to be flexible and adjust to changing work environment
• Candidate must possess creativity, initiative, and willingness to learn and implement new ideas
• Candidate must be trained and certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED

• Requires accurate record keeping for programs

• Review and understand all emergency drills and be prepared to implement them
• Requires considerable attention and alertness to safety hazards
• Must be able to take on a leadership role in matters of safety

• Other related duties as assigned and perform all duties in a respectful and responsible manner
• Maintains necessary records
• Adheres to all policies and procedures

• A quality water polo program as indicated by positive participant engagement
• Highly satisfied participants (reflective in positive retention rate)

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Must be an example of good moral behavior
• Must have previous experience working with children
• Basic First Aid, CPR, and AED
• Desire to work with children and adults on a daily basis
• Willingness to project the City of McHenry image by personal adherence to all policies
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret and administer all policies, established by the City of McHenry Parks & Recreation department, to all employees and volunteers you may come in contact with
• At least 2 years experience playing water polo
• At least 1 year previous experience in coaching water polo
• Prefer one or more years of college in a related field (i.e. recreation, child development, sports management, physical education, etc.)

The City of McHenry is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.