Water Polo Coach

Overview

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

To be considered for this position, interested individuals must complete the online application accessible at
www.napervilleparks.org/employment. Materials submitted through mail, email, or fax will not be considered.