GC Head of Water Polo at St Stithians College

Description

• St Stithians College is seeking to appoint an experienced and ambitious sports professional to build and lead the vision for Water Polo at St Stithians Girls’ College and ensure that this vision is understood by all involved in the sport including students, staff, parents, prospective parents, and any other relevant stakeholders.  

Requirements

 The ideal candidate should have:

• Relevant qualifications and proven experience in leading and developing Water Polo programmes (experience in coaching girls is an advantage)
• Previous proven experience coaching Water Polo at a provincial or national level.
• Proof of designing a Water Polo coaching system and an LTAD Implementable Curriculum across the Girls’ College. 
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to problem-solve, innovate and work collaboratively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders
• Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook and Budget Management. 
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written communication) 
• Resilient and able to use initiative, prioritise, multi-task and able work under pressure
• Ability to adapt to and cope with change
• A commitment to working after hours, weekends and during holiday periods.
• The ability to teach an academic subject as well would be very advantageous.
• A strong appreciation of the importance of the College’s values and culture, and a willingness to work within the Methodist ethos of the College
• St Stithians College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and against the sexual offenders and child protection register.