Community Event Coordinator & Coach

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JOB OVERVIEW

Volleyball BC is the provincial sport governing body that actively encourages participation and fosters the development of volleyball in BC. VBC’s current indoor youth programs in the Okanagan include over 90 teams participating in weekend competitions and dozens of young athletes enrolled in local programs. We are looking for enthusiastic, qualified individuals to coordinate competitions and coach local youth programs. Successful candidates will be outgoing, responsible, self-motivated and strong team players. Staff must be available to work weekends and Thursday evenings as well as additional hours for online training. This position requires the ability to work at various locations throughout the Central Okanagan. Duties will include coaching and supervising youth athletes, coordinating indoor events while maintaining safety, lifting heavy sporting equipment, and interacting with participants, staff, and volunteers.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Duties

• Support the coordination and implementation of indoor events and clinics including: event promotion and registration, organization and set-up of equipment, delivery of high-quality customer service for coaches and participants, development of schedule and recording of results.
• Implement indoor events and camps including: event promotion and registration, liaising with coaches and participants, ordering and distribution of prizing, providing oversight to camp coaches.
• Coaching community programs for youth athletes including: athlete supervision, activity coordination & delivery, coach training, adherence to facility rules and regulations, ensuring safety of participants.
• Adherence to COVID-19 safety policies and procedures.

2. Working Conditions

• Primary working locations will be indoor facilities such as gymnasiums
• Access to the internet and a suitable learning space is required to complete online training;
• While working at indoor facilities, there will be direct exposure to loud noise due to live sports and music in an enclosed area;
• Required to travel throughout the Central Okanagan with volleyball equipment – access to a personal vehicle is preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of volleyball or similar sport (i.e., tournament draws, league scheduling);
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• Available Saturdays and Sundays from morning to evening, and Thursdays from 5-9pm;
• Proactive and friendly attitude;
• Good organizational and administrative skills;
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs to waist height (role requires the ability to maneuver large and heavy equipment);
• English required.

2. Training and Experience:

• Willingness to complete coach training & education is required;
• Experience with coaching volleyball or leading youth sports programs is considered an asset;
• Completion of post-secondary courses in relevant field is considered an asset (i.e., sport administration, kinesiology, marketing, communication);
• Event coordination, customer service and staff supervisory experience are considered an asset;
• Experience with webpage and social media management is considered an asset.

3. Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License issued in British Columbia is considered an asset;
• Completion and maintenance of clear Criminal Record Check required;
• Any Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and/or Physical Literacy training is considered an asset;
• First-Aid and CPR training is considered an asset;
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required and will be confirmed

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 per week

Salary: $18.00 per hour

Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
As the governing body of Volleyball in BC, we are doing our part, taking the lead from the Provincial and Federal Government public safety and health advice. Our Return to Play Plan is regularly updated to reflect current guidelines.

Expected start date: 2022-02-03