About Mavs
Maverick Volleyball is seeking dedicated outgoing and teamoriented coaches to become integral members of our dynamic team in our recreational programs. Maverick Volleyball offers a supportive and engaging environment for personal and professional development. Your commitment will play a pivotal role in our journey and in return youll have the opportunity to be part of a thriving community that values your contributions.
Program Descriptions
The FUNdamental programs focus on learning and developing the five core skills in volleyball: passing setting spiking blocking and defending. Coaches introduce all the core skills in a fun an engaging way allowing athletes to experiment and learn at their own pace. Progressive introduction and instruction of the skills will ensure that the game remains dynamic and fun while learning to play. Recreational programs will offer a variety of drills and gameplay scenarios within the practices and in the case of GameOn limited skill development with a greater focus on gameplay.
The indoor LearnToPlay Recreational (LTPREC) sessions will be held on evenings during the week and in the day on weekends in blocks of 1.5 hours per program (FUNdamentals Learn Train & Play Practice & Play Game On!. These clinics will run between September and May 28 for a total of 4 blocks of 7 weeks and located across the Ottawa region.
Job Summary
Stream 1 Head Coach
Reporting to the Program Coordinator the Head Coaches (HC) are responsible for planning and executing practice plans and providing high quality delivery of the programs curriculums. The HCs supervise lead and mentor assistant coaches communicate with athletes and parents and perform other required administrative tasks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create a positive fun and safe environment for participants
- Ensure high quality of the Mavericks program curriculums
- Supervise and direct Assistant Coaches in their roles and responsibilities
- Communicate with support staff regarding administrative tasks
- Ensure a physically and psychologically safe environments for all participants and staff
- Demonstrate drills and techniques
- Provide coaching feedback and encouragement to athletes in a positive and constructive manner
- Provide a professional and positive experience for all participants
Stream 2 Assistant Coach
Reporting to the Head Coach the Assistant Coachs (AC) main responsibility is to provide participants with high quality constructive and positive coaching during oncourt practice sessions. They focus on creating team cohesion developing volleyball skills and promoting positive leadership behaviour.
Key responsibilities include:
- Create a positive fun and safe environment for participants
- Ensure high quality of Mavericks program curriculums
- Communicate with support staff regarding administrative tasks
- Demonstrate drills and techniques
- Provide coaching feedback and encouragement to athletes in a positive manner
Essential Qualifications
Experience
Stream 1 Head Coach
- Minimum of 2 years of volleyball coaching experience
- Minimum of 1 years mentoring/training assistant coaches
Competencies & Skills
Stream 1 Head Coach
- Indepth knowledge of volleyball technical and tactical concepts (skills techniques rules game play etc.
- Superior interpersonal skills especially regarding communication with athletes mentoring coaches and interacting with parents
- Ability to lead and manage a team
Stream 2 Assistant Coach
- Knowledge of volleyball technical and tactical concepts (rules game play etc.
- Strong interpersonal skills regarding communicating with athletes
- Ability to work effectively within a team
Both Streams
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Collaboration
- Inclusivity
- Communication
Assets
Language
- Bilingual (English French)
Important Information
To apply please submit your resume and specify your preferred position in the application questions.