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BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Ridge Raptors, located in Perkasie, Pa, seek an assistant water polo coach.

Pay: $18 – $22 an hour or an equivalent seasonal stipend

Job Type: Part-time

Shift and Schedule: To be determined

Reports To: Executive Board of Directors

Job Description:  The Assistant Water Polo Coach plays a vital role in supporting the Head Coach in all aspects of the water polo program. This includes assisting in training sessions, providing valuable insights during games, and helping to create a positive and cohesive team environment. 

Club: Ridge Raptors Water Polo Club, Perkasie, PA, 18944

www.ridgeraptors.com

Ridge Raptors Water Polo Club was founded in the fall of 2019. The mission of the Ridge Raptors Water Polo Club is to sponsor competitive and developmental water polo events as part of American Water Polo and USA Water Polo league. Over the past 5 years, the program has grown to over 140 athletes from ages 7 to 18 across multiple school districts.

Contact:  Please submit your application to president@ridgeraptors.com

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Support the head coach in all aspects of the program, such as creating training plans, implementing drills, teaching techniques, providing feedback, conducting practices, instilling strategies, being a positive role model, maintaining open communication, ensuring safety, fostering team spirit, keeping records, coordinating logistics, and handling additional tasks as assigned. Must adhere to policies established in the USA Water Polo “Coaches Code of Conduct.”

Qualifications:

Previous experience in water polo coaching or playing at a competitive level.

Current American Water Polo Coaches membership including Concussion Course, NCSI background clearance, and protecting children from abuse video course completion.

PA Criminal background and Child Abuse Clearances.

Current certifications from the Red Cross or other equivalent agency: Lifeguard / First Aid / CPR and AED.

Strong understanding of foundational water polo skills, strategies, and rules.

Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with coaching staff, players, and parents.

Passion for helping athletes develop and succeed in the sport.

Knowledge of injury prevention, player safety, and first aid procedures.