Assistant Water Polo Coach

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Water Polo Coach supports the Head Coach in delivering high-quality, safe, and engaging water polo practices and events. This role focuses on hands-on instruction, player development, and supervision, helping ensure a positive team experience that aligns with the YMCA of Montclair’s mission and values.

OUR CULTURE:

At the YMCA of Montclair, we strive to be the Employer of Choice, provide World-Class Service, and be the Charity of Choice. Our goal is to be a place where employees are empowered and excited to come to work. All staff ensure that members experience customer centric, individual attention each day. We strive to be the preferred partner collaborating with others, identifying, and meeting our community needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in planning and leading water polo practices and skill-based drills.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction to support player development.
• Help supervise participants during practices, scrimmages, and events.
• Reinforce water polo fundamentals, rules, and sportsmanship.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of equipment and pool space.
• Support the Head Coach during games, clinics, and special events.
• Communicate observations and participants need the Head Coach.
• Uphold YMCA of Montclair safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as a positive role model reflecting YMCA values.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with members, volunteers, staff, and participants.
• Attend required Abuse Risk Management training and adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising members and participants.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations and follow mandated abuse reporting procedures.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Emotional Maturity
• Communication
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 18
• Knowledge of water polo fundamentals, gameplay strategy, and rules.
• Prior experience playing or coaching water polo preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to motivate and support youth participants.
• CPR/AED & First Aid certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
• Lifeguard certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote an inclusive team environment.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to pass lifeguard skills assessment and water test. 
• Ability to swim and safely navigate the pool deck and aquatic environment.
• Capable of demonstrating water polo skills when needed.
• Must be able to lift and pull 50 pounds. 
• Indoor pool facility with warm and humid conditions.
• Practice and events may require evening or weekend availability.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Membership: Enjoy access to our YMCA facilities at no cost.
• 25% Discount on various YMCA Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn rewards for referring to qualified candidates.
• Employee Discounts: Access exclusive discounts on various products and services.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Eligibility after 90 days of employment.

HOURLY PAY RATE: $18.00–$20.00 

WORK SCHEDULE: Evening (PM) shifts, including weekends