What are the responsibilities and job description for the Varsity Girls Head Water Polo Coach position at Kent Consortium?
Position Type :
Athletics / Activities / Coaching
Date Posted : 11 / 25 / 2024
Location :
East Grand Rapids High School
Date Available : March 3, 2024
Closing Date : Until Filled
District :
East Grand Rapids Public Schools
VARSITY GIRLS HEAD WATER POLO COACH
Summary of the Varsity Girls Head Water Polo Coaching Position :
Under the supervision of the East Grand Rapids High School (EGRHS) Athletic Director, the head water polo coach is responsible for the EGRHS Girls Water Polo program. The coach will develop individual and team skills and continue to build upon the "Tradition of Excellence" of the East Grand Rapids athletic program. The coach should have prior successful water polo coaching experience and be able to holistically develop the individual player as well as the team.
Qualifications :
- Ability to effectively communicate and implement a program that fulfills the role of interscholastic athletics in a high school setting
- Ability to lead by example and develop professional, yet meaningful relationships with all stakeholders
- Ability to implement and sustain a culture of success and accountability that places student development and sportsmanship at the forefront of the program
- Ability to create a cooperative working relationship with players, parents, boosters, fans, and the media
- Ability to plan and implement practices that build fundamental skills, and adapt practices and drills to fit the differing levels of abilities of student athletes and teams
- Ability to encourage student athletes to participate in water polo, and advocate for continued growth of the program throughout the community
- Ability to work cooperatively with strength and conditioning coaches to implement in-season training program
- Willingness to be a team player who will encourage student athletes to participate in multiple sports / extracurricular activities
- Willingness and commitment to include equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices
- Ability to provide input and assist the athletic director in scheduling contests
- Ability to provide direct supervision of student athletes under their care
- Ability to be responsible for the inventory and storage of equipment and the care of facilities
- Willingness to adhere to the processes and procedures as outlined in the East Grand Rapids Coaches handbook
- High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.)
- Successful water polo coaching experience or college coaching / playing experience (preferred)
- Flexible time commitment
- Knowledge of MHSAA rules and regulations
- CPR / AED certification
- First aid knowledge (preferred)
Reports To : Athletic Director
Compensation : Per Contract
Start Date : March 3, 2025
Duration : 1 Year (Renewable based on recommendation of the athletic director)
Contact : Interested applicants should apply at : https : / / www.applitrack.com / kent / onlineapp
Deadline : Until Filled
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