Nila Ward Email & Phone Number

Culver City, Ca, Us

Culver City, Ca, Us

Santa Monica, Ca

➔ Worked as a veteran Ocean Lifeguard with a high standard of professionalism to provide safety, education, and assistance to beach patrons.➔ Led the Junior Lifeguard Programs in Venice and Santa Monica, educating and inspiring youth (ages 9-17) on ocean safety, lifesaving skills, and competition.➔ Routinely multitasked, remaining positive and proactive in a high stress environment with hazardous conditions.

El Segundo, Ca

➔ Led Boys to an undefeated CIF Championship in 2023; named coach of the year for CIF DIII and by the Daily Breeze; 4 consecutive league championships. ➔ Led Girls water polo teams to 4 undefeated league titles and a 2022 Girls CIF Championship; 2022 CIF DIV Coach of the year➔ Established and built a successful program: Building community, recruiting members and sharing knowledge from almost two decades of coaching & 8 years playing as a professional water polo player➔ Developed creative practice plans, collaborated with assistant coaches, organized and communicated team operations with parents, athletes, o cials, and opposition.➔ Designed and ordered team gear; created eye-catching fliers, posters, and mailers for team events and fundraising e fforts.

➔ Brought together players from local high schools onto top club water polo team in the area➔ Established and built a successful program: Building community, recruiting members and sharing knowledge from almost two decades of coaching & 8 years playing as a professional water polo player➔ Developed creative practice plans, collaborated with assistant coaches, organized and communicated team operations with parents, athletes, officials, and opposition.➔ Brought teams to Junior Olympics National Championship Tournament➔ Assisted top players in College recruitment process

New London/Norwich, Connecticut Area

➔ Assisted Head Coach in daily activities of running practices, communication with recruits, and team organization ➔ Built a large recruiting database of over 200 men’s and women’s players to aid the team’s growth➔ 2019 Women’s conference runner-ups

Riverside, Ca

➔ Head Coach of Boys & Girls Water Polo & a full-time teacher of PE, Biology➔ Developed & taught new Health Careers class curriculum for students in the athletic trainers program➔ Took the girls team from previous 1-win season to 9 wins and a 3rd place league finish

Multiple Locations

International “import” player signed to several club teams in Europe and Australia, playing for their respective National Leagues at the highest level. In addition to training and playing games, duties included helping to coach younger players and acting in a leadership role. Gained invaluable knowledge about different styles of play, unique systems, and training strategies. ➔ (2016-17) Durham University: Durham, England. BUCS University League.Player/ Coach on scholarship while pursuing MA in Education, BUCS National Champions. ➔ (2016-17) Leeds Sharks: Leeds, England. National Water Polo League.Top scorer, helped team to first-ever appearance to “Super Fives” Finals League➔ (2017) ASPETT Nancy: Nancy, France. Pro A Dames LeagueSigned for second half of season ➔ (2015-16) Dos Hermanas Waterpolo: Sevilla, Spain. Division de HonorTop 20 League goal scorers, 2015 XXVII Campeonato de Dos Hermanas Tournament MVP “Mejor Jugadora”➔ (2014) Fyfe Jets: Adelaide, Australia. National Water Polo League ➔ (2013) S.G. Amersfoort: Amersfoort, Netherlands. Eredivisie Water Polo➔ (2012-13) G.S. Iraklis: Thessaloniki, Greece. National Water Polo League. Greek national bronze medalists, LEN European Trophy Semifinalists➔ (2010-11) U.W.A. Torpedoes: Perth, Australia. National Water Polo League

Santa Monica, Ca

➔ Head Coach of SMC Women's Water Polo➔ Season was cancelled but worked to build recruitment for successful following year

Santa Monica, Ca

➔ Worked alongside other coaches leading local surf teams from Santa Monica High School, Lincoln Middle School, Paul Revere Middle School, and John Adams Middle School ➔ Taught fundamentals of surfing and ocean conditions to newcomers. Prepared more advanced surfers for competitions. Worked to develop style, wave selection, timing, and heat preparation. ➔ Lead team in daily dynamic warmup and physical conditioning➔ Organize & host surf trips to nearby California breaks and Hawaii excursion

Santa Monica, Ca

➔ Head coach of 18U/16U girls water polo team during the summer season➔ Concentration on developing fundamentals, speed, and strength to prepare players for return to high school teams➔ Developed a training plan that included introduction to different styles of play and tactics➔ Administrative duties including scheduling, player recruitment, tournament signups, plan team travel, order equipment, communicate with parents and players➔ Assisted standout players with the college recruitment process➔ Lead team to bronze medal in their first-ever appearance at Junior Olympics, 2015

Woodland Hills, Ca

➔ Head coach for the 2014-2015 season, Louisville High School Varsity. Competed in Mission League, CIF-SS.➔ Worked to create a culture of academic excellence, teamwork, mutual respect, hard work, and mental toughness.➔ Led team to 4th place Mission League finish➔ Recruited players, planned game and practice schedule, ordered uniforms, made travel arrangements➔ Developed a training schedule for a young team with emphasis on fundamentals, improving skills and confidence, and encouraging team leaders

Santa Monica, Ca

➔ Head coach of high school girls water polo team during the summer season➔ Concentration on developing fundamentals, speed, and strength to prepare players for return to high school teams➔ Developed a training plan that included introduction to different styles of play and tactics➔ Administrative duties including scheduling, player recruitment, tournament signups, plan team travel, order equipment, communicate with parents and players➔ Assisted standout players with the college recruitment process

Los Angeles, California

➔ Certified Instructor teaching CPR/AED/First aid➔ Travel to workplaces to run certification classes as well as lead in-house classes➔ Organization and transport of equipment, setup and take-down classroom areas➔ Effective solo-teacher and co-teacher

Westport Heights Elementary

➔ After-school non-profit education program➔ Math teacher, grades K-5➔ Plan lessons, lead classroom learning activities, provide individual tutoring➔ Supervise children during after-school snack-time and lead playground games➔ Support and enhance school curriculum using STAR math workbooks➔ Classroom management and grading of homework/worksheets

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health Sciences

Activities and Societies: Water Polo Captain, WP Club Team Founder and President, All American

Associate Of Science - As, Graphic Design, 4.0

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Education, With Merit

Activities and Societies: Durham University Water Polo Player/Coach, BUCS National Champions Dissertation focus on how different coaching.

High School Diploma