Middle School Water Polo Head Coach
Pace Academy
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
Quick overview
The Head Coach is responsible for leading the Middle School water polo team, including conducting daily practices and managing matches. They must ensure the program adheres to Pace Academy and GWPL rules while promoting good sportsmanship.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have water polo experience and a coaching philosophy aligned with the school's mission. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a commitment to the student-athlete concept are required.
Job description
Middle school: Water polo – head coach
Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,115 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.
At Pace, we hire culturally competent and responsive candidates who believe in the critical importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in the life of a school and can effectively incorporate those principles in their professional roles. Pace actively seeks candidates from historically underrepresented populations.
Pace is hiring a head coach for the Middle School water polo team for the 2026-2027 fall season. This position reports to the Head Varsity Water Polo Coach and Director of Athletics.
Work hours and expectations
A part-time, August to November seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices (1.5 hours) Monday-Thursday and matches (2-3 hours) on Saturdays/Sundays. All coaches are employed on an annual basis, and continued employment is based on a season review.
Primary responsibilities
The head coach is responsible for supporting various aspects of the water polo program. The head coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the GWPL, our Middle School league.
Required knowledge, skills, and experience
- Possess and maintain a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy
- A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept
- Water polo experience and understanding of water polo
- Effective leadership, coaching and recruiting skills
- Good communication skills with players, parents and the Athletics Department
- Energy, creativity, self-motivation and a team-player mentality
Specific responsibilities
- Team coaching with the coaching staff daily
- Represent Pace Academy and the water polo program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship.
This is a temporary, seasonal position that is compensated with a coaching stipend.
See more about Pace Academy Athletics at www.paceacademy.org/athletics/about-pace-athletics.
