Position: Women’s Coach
Start Date: 02-Sep-2024
Role Outline
Term Time Position: Up to 26 weeks per year
Evening & Weekend Hours: 4
Monthly rate/expenses: £175 per month
Applications are invited for the position of Women’s Coach at the University of Strathclyde Volleyball Club.
The Coach is required to lead, managed and deliver coaching services to the Volleyball Club, including training and competitions. Club training sessions take place on Tuesday at 7:00 am and Wednesday at 6:00 pm at Strathclyde Sport with attendance for at least one session per week required. Both sessions have a duration of 2 hours. Competitive fixtures take place on Sunday afternoons and home games will take place at the same venue with mandatory attendance for them.
The successful candidate will create a positive, responsive and productive relationship with the Club and support the development of team(s) in training and competition.
The role is for a maximum of 4 hours per week and the successful candidate will be expected to be registered/register as Self Employed with HMRC and hold their own coaching insurance policy.
Description
- Lead coaching at training sessions and on match days
- Attempt to improve technical and tactical development of players.
- Contribute to the enhancement of the student experience through high quality coaching which engages, sustains and increases participation.
- Maintain accurate records on training attendance, team selections, tactical, and technical analysis of Strathclyde players and opposition teams.
- Regular evaluation of team performance.
- In partnership with the committee, responsible and accountable for team selection, determining methods of selection and providing feedback to those not selected.
- Maintain regular communication with the Volleyball Club Committee, and Sports Union where required.
- Support the development of student leadership skills, particularly with club committee members
- Make sure all sessions comply with Health & Safety standards and maintain high standards with regards to Equality & Diversity.
Person Specifications
Essential
- A volleyball coaching qualification
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Excellent motivation skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Experience of university sport
- Able to attend Sunday games (home and away)
Desirable
- Competitive experience at performance level in volleyball
- Level 2 or higher volleyball coaching qualification
- A clean driving license
- A first aid certificate
Rates of Pay: £175 per month.
Process:
Applications are considered via a CV and Cover Letter by email outlining the following:
- Coaching experience
- Why you are interested in this role
- Availability to Coach on Tuesday at 7:00 am and Wednesday at 6:00 pm
Please submit applications to Lucy Cross, Club President on strathvb@gmail.com by 5pm on 9-Aug-2024.
The University of Strathclyde Students’ Association is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, number SCO05914