Project Lead (Talent)

Want to take a central role in developing talented Junior and Senior volleyball players as they play for England, both indoor and on the beach?

Volleyball England is seeking a Project Lead (Talent) to lead on the delivery of Volleyball England’s Talent Pathway Programmes and supporting the Volleyball For Life Sub Group in their responsibilities towards the Volleyball England strategy, The Game Plan.  

The Project Lead will work within the Talent Team as Volleyball England strives to achieve its strategic priority of creating an enhanced Talent system that provides opportunities and supports players to achieve their potential across all formats of the sport. 

In addition, the role will support the Beach Performance Programme activities and generally contribute to the success of the England senior and age group teams.

For a full role description, and how to apply, please click here.

The closing date for applications is 13th November 2024, with interviews to take place during the week of 18th November 2024. 

Performance Beach Coach

Are you a talented coach who could help the nation’s top beach volleyball players take the next steps in their bid to qualify for the LA 2028 Olympics? 

Volleyball England and the British Volleyball Federation (BVF) are seeking to appoint a Performance Beach Coach to deliver technical expertise to beach volleyball athletes at the top end of the performance programme. 

The role will prioritise support for national team athletes, as directed by the Volleyball England Beach Performance Director and the British Volleyball Federation (BVF) Performance Manager. 

Key responsibilities include developing, planning and delivering a training and competition programme, collaborating with athletes and other staff across the beach performance programme and talent development pathway and assuming responsibility for training and competitions. 

The successful candidate will also be expected to create and maintain a high-performance environment, lead and support performance evaluation, support policymaking and selection processes and become a member of the performance management team. 

They will have a proven track record of developing beach volleyball athletes to achieve international success, an ability to coach under pressure in a high-level domestic or international setting, have a Coaching qualification at Volleyball England Level 2 or equivalent and a minimum of four years’ experience in a senior leadership role within a high-performance beach volleyball set-up or national federation programme. 
 
The full-time role covers the next Olympic cycle (until March 2029, dependent on ongoing funding from FIVB Empowerment Fund and the British Volleyball Federation).

For a full job role and person specification, please click here.
 
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter, along with completing the equal opportunities monitoring questionnaire, to jobs@volleyballengland.org.

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.

Competitions Working Group

A key component of the Game Plan strategy focuses on collaboration and the continuous enhancement of products and services that benefit our clubs and the broader volleyball community.

With volleyball growing rapidly and several current working group members planning to step down this summer, the Ace Service Hub team, alongside the working group, has reviewed and restructured the group's framework and practices. This ensures that the group is well-equipped to support ongoing NVL initiatives and other strategic priorities.

The newly revamped Competitions Working Group, led by Simon Cowie (Competitions Delivery Lead), will now operate with four distinct areas of focus. Each area will have clear responsibilities and be accountable to the Ace Service Sub-Group.

The four areas are:

• Senior competitions (four people) 
• Junior competitions (two people)
• Transformational change (four people)
• Regional and local league connectivity (two people)

A full job description can be found here. 

To apply please complete the application form and return to Jobs@volleyballengland.org by 18th August 2024. 

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.