University of Huddersfield Volleyball Men's & Women's 1st Team Head Coach

Huddersfield Student's Union

Details

Closing date:   2 September 2022
Location:   Student Central, Queensgate Campus HD1 3DH
Region:   Yorkshire
Employment type:   Contract
Salary:   £25 per Hour

Description

The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management and organisation to the University of Huddersfield Volleyball Men’s & Women’s 1st Team. These teams compete in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS).

This role will primarily be responsible for the coaching of the 1st teams, as well as leading on mentoring student coaches, the clubs trial process and linking with other club coaches. The teams train once a week at the Student Central, Queensgate Campus.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Deliver an effective coaching programme that helps improve the performance and experience of playing members.

• Plan and deliver an effective pre-season in September and after the mid-season break in January

• Lead the 1st team with input from the assistant coach, team captains to select playing squads and maintain a transparent selection processes and pathways between squads.

• Assist in recruiting students to engage with coaching opportunities, providing opportunities where appropriate to coach within the club.

• Mentor student coaches within the club and offer support where appropriate to members who wish to undertake coaching qualifications or opportunities within the Coaching Pathway.

• Provide regular information and status reports, as agreed with the Students’ Union, on team and club performance and progress.

• Work closely with ActiveHud, the Students’ Union and committee members to assist with the development of Volleyball at The University of Huddersfield.

• To ensure all sessions comply with Health and Safety.

• To work within an equal opportunities framework.

Application Process:

Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter (Max 500 words) to: [email protected]

Application Deadline Date: Thursday 1st September, 23:59

Interview Date: Week Commencing 12th September

Start Date: Week Commencing 26th September

Got any questions about the role? Why not contact our Sports Development Coordinator James at: [email protected]

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