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.