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Water Polo Coach

Organisation:
Charterhouse
Contract Type:
Permanent
Qualifications:
Coaching Water Polo: Water Polo Coach Certificate or Level 2 Award
 
Coaching Water Polo: Assistant Water Polo Coach Certificate or Level 1 Award
Working Hours:
Part time
Location:
Godalming
Salary:
Competitive
Closing Date:
11th July 2026 23:59

Are you passionate about water polo and ready to inspire the next generation of athletes? Charterhouse in Surrey is seeking a Water Polo Coach. This is an exciting opportunity to join Charterhouse, working closely with the Head of Swimming and Water Polo to develop pupils’ skills and love for the sport. Whether you’re an experienced coach or looking to grow your expertise in an educational setting, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant school community.

Main Duties:

  • Planning and delivering engaging training sessions for boys and girls aged 13–18, catering to both participation and performance levels.
  • Developing pupils’ water polo potential to the highest possible standards.
  • Collaborating with the Head of Swimming and Water Polo on team selections and organising enjoyable House swimming and water polo competitions.
  • Attending all home and away fixtures, ensuring pupils have a positive and competitive experience.
  • Driving school minibuses when required (training provided if necessary).

Person Specification

Successful candidates will be likely to fit the following profile:

  • An experienced coach with a least a Swim England Water Polo Coaching Certificate/ ASA Level 2 Award; however, a Water Polo Assistant Coach Certificate/Level 1 Award will be considered.
  • Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT skills.
  • Experience of coaching at all levels in an educational setting would be beneficial.
  • High levels of personal and professional integrity and the ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
  • Positive rapport with pupils.
  • A strong work ethic and flexible attitude.

Contract Type: Term-time only, part-time (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 16:00–18:00)

For an informal conversation before applying, please contact Chris Sandbach (Director of Sport) to arrange a mutually convenient time. Contact details are available from the Job Profile page on the Charterhouse website (see below).

We encourage applicants to apply promptly, as we will review each application upon submission and will close this job when we have appointed the successful candidate. 

 

How to apply

Applications should be made via the Charterhouse website. Please click the Apply button to be redirected there. 

The online recruitment system will allow you to register, complete an application form, and upload your latest CV.