Sacred Heart
An opportunity to coach Waterpolo at Sacred Heart College is available from Sept 2024. As Director of Water polo/Head Coach of the Premier A1 team you will play a significant part in our water polo programme. As a successful coach with experience preferably at Secondary level you will join our dedicated sports team led by the Director of Sport.
Key Responsibilities will include:
• Coaching the Premier A1 Team and oversee the Senior A2, Junior A
Team, Year 7 & 8 AIMs teams
• Run the College Institute program (years 7-10) including the trials and
the program itself
• Assisting with fund raising initiatives and help organise tours/junior and
senior tournaments
• Developing a strong team values and culture
• Liaising with local clubs and establishing close links within the
community
• Individual player assessments and reports
• Oversee the Performance Aquation swim program
• Team selection
Key attributes:
• Qualified coach with the ability to understand and coach Water polo at a
high level, Secondary school experience ideal
• Leadership qualities to motivate, inspire and empower players
• Ability to understand and connect with the students
• Self-driven
• Strong communication skills – both written & verbal with the capability
to communicate clearly with the athletes and parents
This is a contract to service position, covering 15-25 hours per week. This includes presence at games/ tournaments on the weekends and coaching after school.
Please email your CV and covering letter to Melanie Inglis, Manager of Recruitment/HR . recruitment@sacredheart.school.nz