Hourly Paid Volleyball Coach - #192388

Volleyball Coach (Hourly Paid)

Department: Sports, Travel and Public Services
Reporting To: Associate Director - Sports, Travel and Public Services
Contract: Permanent, Hourly Paid
Salary: £19.06 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay)
Pension: NEST Pension Scheme

About the Role

Middlesbrough College is seeking an enthusiastic Volleyball Coach to deliver high-quality coaching and support to student athletes within the College's Volleyball Academy.

The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging training sessions, support competitive fixtures, and contribute to the development of players across technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of performance.

The role also includes promoting the academy, developing links with local clubs and junior pathways, and supporting the recruitment and progression of talented athletes to help sustain the College's success at local, regional and national levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality volleyball coaching to student athletes.

• Plan, deliver and evaluate coaching programmes throughout the season.

• Tailor coaching sessions to meet technical, tactical, physical, social and psychological development needs.

• Support players competing in local leagues, AoC College League fixtures and National Finals.

• Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

• Contribute to the development and growth of the Volleyball Academy.

• Develop links with local clubs, schools and junior pathways.

• Support the recruitment and progression of talented student athletes.

• Promote the academy and represent Middlesbrough College positively.

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 Volleyball Coaching Qualification or working towards.

• Experience coaching young people aged 16 to 19.

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.

Desirable Qualifications

• Teaching qualification or willingness to undertake an appropriate teaching qualification upon appointment.

Essential Experience

• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating coaching programmes across a full season.

• Experience tailoring sessions to support technical, tactical, physical, social and psychological development.

• Experience supporting players competing in local league, AoC College League and National-level competitions.

• Experience developing individual players, teams and the wider sport.

Desirable Experience

• Teaching and/or training experience.

Knowledge and Skills

• Commitment to continuous professional development.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

• Commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and coaching.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

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Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement and holiday purchase scheme.

• Free gym membership.

• 24/7 counselling support for employees and their families.

• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements.

• Employee Assistance Programme including wellbeing and financial support.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Funded CPD opportunities and staff development training.

• Paid volunteering days.

• Discounted hair and beauty treatments at the College salon.

• Access to College Extras benefits including cashback offers, discounted gift cards, Cycle to Work scheme and technology salary sacrifice schemes.

• Discounted onsite parking.

Safeguarding

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Successful applicants will be required to undertake appropriate pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

All roles involve safeguarding responsibilities and staff are expected to promote student welfare, report concerns appropriately and follow College safeguarding policies.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Recruitment Process

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to close this vacancy once a suitable number of applications has been received.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds and recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience and potential.

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.