Assistant Boys' Water Polo Coach

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities
Date Posted:
11/15/2023
Location:
Loyola AcademyPOSITION: Assistant Boys' Water Polo Coach
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
FLSA STATUS: Stipend Coach
REPORTS TO: Vice President of Athletics and Fitness
The Assistant Boys' Water Polo Coach is required to abide by the IHSA rules and regulations as well as the rules and regulations set by the Athletic Administration and Board of Trustees.
Job Requirements / Essential Functions:
The Assistant Boys' Water Polo Coach assists the head boys Water Polo Coach with the following:

• 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 for the position should be able to collaborate, partner and manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• 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.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the Water Polo program.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Ensure all Water Polo Coaches work together toward a common goal within the Water Polo program and provide unity within the youth community programs.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• 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.
• 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mature and proactive, with evidence of great leadership.
• A progressive, strategic thinker; the ability to lead by example.
• 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.
• A collaborative and flexible style, with the ability to work effectively within a tenured staff.
• Dynamic and fact-driven with the flexibility to change approach as necessary.
• Excellent analytical and organizational capabilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• 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.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• 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 in difficult conversations and manage conflict.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protect the assets of the institution, act ethically and with integrity, adhere to the administrative and operational policies of Loyola Academy and perform the duties of your position consistent with those policies and the institution's expectations.
• Commitment to the principles of Jesuit education as outlined in Loyola Academy's mission statement.

• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

• The position requires a bachelor's degree, one to three (1-3) plus years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Prior coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level preferably someone who has been a head coach or varsity assistant coach.
• Proficient with the use of Hudl.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Disclosure & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Loyola Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. Loyola does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Disclosure
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.