Sports in Brief for Nov. 19

Coaching opportunity

The Waiakea High athletic department is hiring a head girls water polo coach.

This head coach will be responsible for all aspects of the sport program.

Some duties include teaching/coaching of correct, proper and safe techniques, administrative duties such as staffing and monitoring of grades, attendance and character development.

Duties also include helping to maintain and help prepare and take care of the field, equipment and uniform maintenance, fostering school spirit and social and emotional strength in the student athletes and provide duties asked of by the principal and athletic director.

Minimum requirements are a high school education, previous coaching experience (high school level or higher preferred), NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certified, conducting self in an ethical and professional manner, being of high character, handling administrative responsibilities appropriately and effectively and being able to communicate effectively with all role groups and work well with people.

Must be willing to be held accountable for what is expected of this job and give 100% to the effort.

All applications will be considered. Applications can be picked up from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at Waiakea High School Main Office. Closing date is Dec. 6.

For more information contact Kalei Namohala at (808) 480-3211 or by email at kalei.namohala@k12.hi.us.

Also, Waiakea HS has announced the hiring of new softball head coach Tony Saffery and new boys volleyball coach Min Park.