Coach

EBCA Sports Club; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 5,000 - 7,000; Part time

Job summary

EBCA Sports Club is seeking enthusiastic Volleyball Coaches for youth volleyball programs in Oshawa and Whitby. This is a part-time, on-site role (~5 hours per week) with regular evening shifts, including Fridays 5:45-8:15 PM in Whitby.

You will lead and assist with practices, teach fundamentals, and provide constructive feedback while prioritizing safety and a positive training environment for young athletes.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in volleyball as a player and/or coach.
• Comfortable working with children and youth.
• Positive, encouraging, and patient coaching style.
• Reliable and able to commit consistently to the Wednesday and Friday evening schedule.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• NCCP coaching certification and First Aid/CPR are assets.
• Previous coaching experience is an asset; open to experienced volleyball players developing as coaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with youth volleyball practices and training sessions.
• Teach and reinforce volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, movement, and game play.
• Demonstrate skills and provide constructive, age-appropriate feedback.
• Help athletes develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a strong understanding of the game.
• Maintain a positive, organized, and inclusive training environment.
• Supervise athletes and prioritize participant safety.
• Work collaboratively with EBCA's coaching team to deliver consistent, high-quality programming.
• Assist with equipment setup and cleanup before and after sessions.

Skills

Volleyball knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Reliability

Youth coaching

Job description

EBCA Sports Club is a community-focused not-for-profit organization providing youth sports programming across Durham Region. Our goal is to create positive, high-quality athletic experiences where young athletes can develop their skills, build confidence, and enjoy being active.

We offer volleyball programming for a range of ages and skill levels, from athletes learning the fundamentals to more experienced players looking to further develop their game.

POSITION: VOLLEYBALL COACH

EBCA Sports Club is looking for enthusiastic and dependable Volleyball Coaches to join our coaching team for our youth volleyball programs in Oshawa and Whitby.

This is a part-time, on-site position of approximately 5 hours per week, with regular evening shifts:

• Fridays: 5:45-8:15 PM - Whitby

Coaches will work with youth athletes of varying ages and skill levels, helping deliver structured, engaging volleyball sessions in a positive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with youth volleyball practices and training sessions
• Teach and reinforce volleyball fundamentals, including serving, passing, setting, attacking, movement, and game play
• Demonstrate skills and provide constructive, age-appropriate feedback
• Help athletes develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and a strong understanding of the game
• Maintain a positive, organized, and inclusive training environment
• Supervise athletes and prioritize participant safety
• Work collaboratively with EBCA's coaching team to deliver consistent, high-quality programming
• Assist with equipment setup and cleanup before and after sessions

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and experience in volleyball as a player and/or coach
• Comfortable working with children and youth
• Positive, encouraging, and patient coaching style
• Reliable and able to commit consistently to the Wednesday and Friday evening schedule
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to effectively demonstrate and explain volleyball skills
• Previous coaching experience is an asset, but we are also open to experienced volleyball players who are interested in developing as coaches

NCCP coaching certification and First Aid/CPR are assets

Successful candidates must be willing to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check

What we're looking for:

• We're looking for coaches who genuinely enjoy working with young athletes and want to help them improve. The right candidate doesn't need to have an extensive coaching résumé - we're looking for people who know volleyball, communicate well, are dependable, and can create an environment where athletes feel challenged, supported, and excited to come back each week.