Self-Employed Water Polo Coach

Whitgift is one of Britain’s leading independent boarding and day schools for boys aged between 10 and 18 years, with approximately 1500 pupils and over one hundred boarding pupils. It is set in an attractive 48-acre parkland site in South Croydon enjoying excellent links to London, Surrey and the south coast. We are seeking to appoint a seeking an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and highly motivated Water Polo Coach to join its thriving Aquatics and Sports Programme on a self-employed basis from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a passion for water polo and athlete development to play a key role within one of the country's leading independent school sports departments. The successful candidate will contribute to a well-established and highly regarded water polo programme, supporting pupils across a range of age groups and abilities while helping to maintain the school's reputation for sporting excellence. The Self-Employed Water Polo Coach will report to the Head of Aquatics. We invite interested candidates to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a daily basis, and interviews may take place at any time. This vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline if sufficient applications are received, so early submission is encouraged. We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. To apply, please visit Current Vacancies - Whitgift School. For any queries, please telephone 02086889222 or email the Human Resources Department at SchoolHR@whitgift.co.uk Whitgift School (part of the John Whitgift Foundation) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Where applicable, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barrin