Gorse Academies Trust Sports Coach (Volleyball)

The Gorse Academies Trust is seeking to recruit a Sports Coach (Volleyball).

The purpose of this post is to provide exceptional coaching delivery across the Volleyball programme and to support with the development of an extra-curricular programme of national significance that compliments the ambitions of the Trust ‘Big 3’ initiative.

The ideal applicant will have:

• A relevant level 3 qualification or willing to work towards.
• A full clean driving license and daily access to a car as this role is based across multiple sites.
• D1 license required OR be eligible and willing to complete a D1 license and MIDAS course.
• Experience of successful coaching at club level.
• The ability to form meaningful relationships with young people in the full age range of GORSE academies.

Note that evening hours and weekends will be required. 

For more details about the role and for details about how to apply, click here.

Talent Working Group Lead

If you're passionate about volleyball and want to play a key role in growing the game, Volleyball England wants to hear from you. 

The Talent Working Group Lead role, which is key to the delivery of certain projects around The Game Plan strategy, is open for appointment. 

The delivery lead, which is a voluntary position, will lead and develop their own Working Group and also report into a Sub-group.

Click here to read a full role description.

Read the Working Group Terms of Reference.   

Increasing diversity 

There is a strong commitment to increase the level of diversity across the Working Groups and Delivery Leads. 

Whereas applications from people from all backgrounds that meet the person specification and have relevant experience are welcomed, those from under-represented groups – which currently includes those from ethnically diverse communities, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, people with disabilities and females – are particularly encouraged. 

How to apply 

To apply for the role, click here.

Talent Pathway Coaches (Indoor and/or Beach) 

The purpose of these role is to be a member of the England Talent Pathway coaching staff in one or more roles, as designated by the appropriate Performance Director. 

Roles assigned will be based on current needs and priorities, as well as the volunteer’s skills, experience, and developmental potential. 

Talent coaches also help build a strong community of supporters who can aid in administering and promoting the England Talent Pathway. 

Please note: Candidates will need to fulfil several requirements, including, but not limited to: a current enhanced DBS check, carried out through Volleyball England, which is no more than three years old (costs covered by VE), and attendance at a recognised and valid Safeguarding and Protecting Children training course in the last three years (costs covered by VE). 

For full role description, person specification and how to apply, click here.