Water Polo Project Consultant    New Zealand

New Zealand Water Polo is the governing body for water polo in New Zealand.

We are looking for a Water Polo Consultant or Coach to establish a technical and tactical player pathway for our water polo players from beginners to elite/high performance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

1.               Providing clear technical and tactical skills and drills for each age group.

2.               Creating a planning tool based on the existing model for NZ coaches.

3.               Clearly identifying ‘player progress levels’, to assist our coaches.

4.               Achieving specific goals and targets as outlined by NZ Water Polo.

The following skills or attributes would be an advantage:

·  Good understanding of the English language both written and spoken.

·  Proven experience with similar projects.

·  Ability to travel to New Zealand to finalise this project with our staff.

·  Having knowledge of, or worked with, Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD).

Applications close 30 April 2009.

For a more specific overview of this project please contact:

Stephen Knights

Coaching and Development Manager

T: +64 9 477 2002

development@waterpolo.org.nz                                                                         www.waterpolo.org.nz