JOB INFORMATION
Job Title: Team BC Zone Coach(multiple positions available)
Organization: Volleyball BC
Reports to: Technical Director Regional Managers
Work Type: Contract Honoraria
Compensation: Program Dependent see below
Start Date: May 01 2025 (Coach Development starts and some athlete identification)
Closing Date: Competition will remain open until filled
JOB OVERVIEW
Team BC Zone Program
The Team BC Zone Program 15U) is the initial Team BC Program in which athletes are identified and exposed to a highperformance training environment. Athletes are identified who have future potential to excel and compete to represent BC at national levels in the future.
The 2025 Team BC Zone program will identify BCs top athletes 15U) and select them to train and compete at theBC Cup. Athletes will train in their home region for up to 32 hrs in weekly or campbased training models. Training is led by a full coaching staff.
Team BC Zone Program coaches will work to support the development of BCs aspiring highperformance athletes using an athletecentered approach that supports holistic development. Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the highperformance pathway and will also have a combination of relevant coaching and/or playing experience.
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
- 1 Zone Program Head Coaches / Gender
- 1 Zone Program Assistant Coaches / Gender
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Duties
- Participate and contribute to Team BC Coach Development sessions including but not limited to virtual meetings online posting and connecting. Minimum 23 hours per month February August.
- Assist Volleyball BC with the athlete identification and selection process for Team BC programs including working with Volleyball BC to conduct virtual evaluation inperson evaluation at Club Provincials and/or an inperson selection camp (date and time to be determined).
- Program Coaches organize plan and deliver the Team BC Zone program training June July.
- Program Coaches support the preparation and performance for the Zone program 15U) at the BC Cup July 36 in Kamloops BC.
- Follow guidelines expectations and code of conduct as outlined in the Team BC Coaches Handbook.
- Supervision of athletes during training transportation to competition and/or during the competition.
- Complete administrative duties including but not limited to athlete and parent communication athlete feedback forms training camp documents and a program evaluation.
- Adhere to Volleyball BCs policies including Athlete Safety Policy
2. Working Conditions
- Primary working locations will include a homeoffice environment outdoor facilities (i.e. beach and/or grass courts) and indoor facilities such as gymnasiums;
- Must have access to a suitable home office space for administrative tasks;
- While working at outdoor facilities there will be direct exposure to all outdoor elements for extended periods of time: sun wind rain heat and dust/sand at beach courts;
- While working at indoor facilities there will be direct exposure to loud noise due to live sports and music in an enclosed area.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Desirable Coaching Qualities and Beliefs
- Passionate individuals who aspire to contribute to the holistic development of athletes along the high performance pathway;
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to personal improvement;
- Belief in an athletecentered approach to athlete development.
2. Knowledge and Experience
- Demonstrate a blend of sportspecific intrapersonal and interpersonal knowledge:
- An understanding of the TraintoTrain and TraintoCompete contexts;
- Ability to build positive and productive relationships with others;
- Selfawareness and continuous improvement;
- A combination of playing and/or coaching experience at the Provincial Team or National Team postsecondary and professionallevel experience is considered an asset.
3. Licenses Certificates and Registrations
- Completion and maintenance of clear criminal record check and Person In Authority Check is required;
- Completion of Foundations of Volleyball CAC Safe Sport Making Headway and MED modules is required;
- NCCP Performance Coach Coach Certified is preferred.
- Successful candidates must meet certification requirements as outlined by Volleyball Canada for the Canada Cup and Canada Games competitions.
COMPENSATION
Honorarium
- Head Coaches $1200
- Assistant Coaches $800
APPLICATION DETAILS
Interested applicants are to complete the Team BC Zone Program Application by February28th 2025 at 5:00 PM PST however the competition will remain open until all positions are filled.
Volleyball BC supports the development of coaches through the Team BC HighPerformance Program. Coaches who possess the desirable coaching qualities and beliefs but lack knowledge and experience are still encouraged to submit an application.
Applicants with questions about the program are asked to email Volleyball BCs Technical Director at
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those invited to interview will be contacted.