Head Boys’ Water Polo Coach

Head Boys' Water Polo Coach

The Head Boys’ Water Polo Coach will help with the execution of the water polo program and initiatives that align diversity, equity and inclusion with the school’s Catholic identity, mission, Ignatian Spirituality, and the school’s commitments to celebrate, educate and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. A successful candidate should be able to collaborate, partner, manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/ Coaching

Date Posted: 12/4/2025

Location:

Loyola Academy

• Use a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in water polo.
• Coordinate the development and promotion of the Loyola Academy Water Polo Program.
• Ensure all water polo coaches work together toward a common goal within the water polo program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
• Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.
• Represent Loyola Academy in admissions events including open house, sports nights, grade school water polo events and meeting with prospective students.
• Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate arrangements.
• Oversee team service opportunities and schedule weekly team Mass (during the season).
• Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media, alumni groups, service clubs, and other organizations at the school.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding athletic performance of their student.
• Manage water polo budget with fiscal responsibility.
• Collaborate with the athletic training staff regarding player health and safety.
• Represent Loyola Academy and the water polo program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Oversee the summer water polo camp for high school and junior high athletes.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
• Communicate well with faculty, staff, students and community members.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

• Mature and proactive, with evidence of great leadership.
• Driven to succeed, strong work ethic, ability to deliver results in a competitive environment.
• An effective communicator, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information.
• Positive, driven, and energetic; able to roll up his/her sleeves to get the job done.
• Confidence professionally and challenge ideas and take constructive criticism.
• Must have high ethical standards.
• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage others…