Assistant Water Polo Coach Wanted

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPENING

Westlake High School Assistant Coach – Water Polo

DESIRED PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous high school and/or collegiate coaching experience (within the last 5 years preferred).

• Ability to provide leadership and organization for all levels of the high school program.

• Ability to manage the program within the established philosophy and policies of the athletic department, the school, district, and the CIF.

• A high level of knowledge regarding coaching techniques and evidence of the ability to convey effectively those

• techniques to student-athletes of all level and abilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all elements of the school community including players, parents, other

• coaches, officials, and school staff including administration.

• Experience in promoting a successful program to students, faculty, and community.

• Ability to build a coaching staff that is able to follow the direction of the head coach while following the guidelines

• and expectations of Westlake High School and the Conejo Valley Unified School District.

DESIRED PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Skill in working with people in a supportive and positive nature.

• Places high emphasis on student academic and social development in addition to physical development.

• Motivates and inspires student-athletes and coaches throughout the program in a positive and constructive

• manner.

COACHING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the athletic department and school district policies.

• Maintains open lines of communication with administration and promotes the policies of the athletic department.

• Acts as a liaison between the school and community to promote a positive program.

• Creates an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development

• of students

• Ability to coach individual participants, small groups, and the team, as appropriate, in the skills necessary for

• achievement in the sport.

• Teaches the fundamentals of the sport in a manner that provides opportunities for all athletes to learn and improve.

• Teaches precautions and procedures to ensure student safety and help students prevent injuries. Promptly

• documents all injuries.

• Enforces the WHS Athletic Department Expectations (dress, behavior, etc.).

• Promotes the policies of the athletic department and Conejo Valley Unified School District.

• Acts as a liaison between the school and community to promote a positive program.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Stipend: $4184 - $5153 per season depending on experience in the district

• Start Date: Upon clearance as required and Board approval

APPLICATION:

Please submit your letter of intent including coaching philosophy, role of athletics, and your resume of teaching and coaching

experience.

Procedures in the Selection Process

• Applicants should send a letter of intent and resume with references to Carnell Henderson, Assistant Principal of

• Athletics, via e-mail at chenderson@conejousd.org

• The application deadline will be June 30, 2025

• Upon completion of preliminary screening, interviews will be conducted.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: 504 Compliance Notice [CFR Title 34 104.8(a)(b)] The Conejo

Valley Unified School District complies with the rules and regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The District does not discriminate in admission, access, or employment in its programs or activities. Questions or complaints regarding the existence and location of services, activities, and facilities should be addressed to the Director of Student Support Services, 1400 East Janss Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-2198. If you have special needs, please contact the Classified Personnel Office at (805) 498-4557, extension 7407

44919. (b) Governing boards shall classify as temporary employees persons, other than substitute employees, who are employed to serve in a limited assignment supervising athletic activities of pupils; provided, such assignment shall first be made available to teachers presently employed by the district.  Service pursuant to this subdivision shall not be included in computing the service required as a prerequisite to attainment of, or eligibility to, classification as a permanent employee of a school district.