Varsity Girls Water Polo Head Coach

Job Summary: The Varsity Girls Water Polo Head Coach is responsible for the leadership, development, and overall administration of the girls water polo program. The ideal candidate will foster a competitive, safe, and positive team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, academic success, and physical development.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Program Leadership: Organize, supervise, and conduct all daily practices, conditioning sessions, and game-day strategies for the Varsity team while providing oversight to lower-level (JV/Frosh-Soph) programs. Student-Athlete Development: Teach advanced water polo skills, tactics, and rules; promote teamwork, discipline, and a strong work ethic. Safety & Supervision: Monitor student-athlete wellness during all water and dryland activities; ensure constant supervision in the pool area, locker rooms, and during team travel. Administrative Management: Coordinate game schedules, bus transportation, and equipment inventory with the Athletic Director; manage the program budget and fundraising initiatives. Communication: Maintain open and professional communication with student-athletes, parents, assistant coaches, school administration, and media. Compliance: Enforce all school, school district, and CIF (California Interscholastic Federation) rules, regulations, and academic eligibility requirements.

Required Qualifications: Prior competitive water polo coaching experience (high school, club, or collegiate level) or extensive collegiate playing experience. Deep knowledge of CIF rules, water polo strategies, and tournament structures. Valid Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) certification. Ability to pass a criminal background check (Fingerprinting/Live Scan) and TB clearance. Mandated Reporter and Concussion/Sudden Cardiac Arrest training completions.

Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour

Experience: CIF Rules: 1 year (Preferred)Competitive Water Polo Coaching: 2 years (Required)License/Certification: CPR Certification (Preferred)Lifeguard Training and Certification (Preferred)Safety Training for Swim Coaches (STSC) Certification (Preferred)Mandated Reporter Training (Preferred)Youth Sports Concussion Training (Preferred)Ability to Commute: Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Thousand Oaks, CA 91320