Volleyball Coach for UoM Sport Men's 1st Team

The University of Manchester; Armitage; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Volleyball Coach for the Men's 1st Team, offering a competitive salary per season. The role involves delivering high-quality coaching, managing team operations, and mentoring student coaches. Ideal candidates will have relevant coaching qualifications and experience, as well as a commitment to enhancing player development and performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching volleyball at a competitive level.
• Ability to mentor and lead a team.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a coaching program to improve team performance.
• Plan and lead training sessions and attend fixtures.
• Mentor student coaches and assist in club development.

Skills

Coaching

Management

Team Leadership

Education

Coaching qualifications

Job description

Volleyball Coach for UoM Sport Men's 1st Team

Organisation The University of Manchester Salary Pay range £2,400 - £3,500 per season - dependant on attendance at away and cup/trophy fixtures Location Sugden Sport Centre and Armitage Sport Centre Contract type Fixed Term (Part time) Closing date 18 July 2025 Job Description The post holder will deliver quality coaching, management, organising, delivering and monitoring performance to the University of Manchester’s Men’s Volleyball 1 st team and increase their performance in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will be responsible for the coaching and management of the 1st team. The team trains two times a week and play 10-14 league/Cup/Varsity fixtures between September and March.

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 sessions and oversee all coaching of the men’s 1st team, including delegation tasks to additional coaches where appropriate.
• Attend and manage BUCS fixtures of the 1st team or conduct training in the event of no fixture.
• Lead the club with input from team captain (and other coaches where appropriate) to select playing squad and maintain a transparent selection processes and pathways between squads.This will require attendance at trials.
• 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 Representative Sport Coordinator, on team and club performance and progress.
• Work closely with the Representative Sport Coordinator and committee members to assist with the development of the Volleyball at The University of Manchester.
• To ensure all sessions comply with Health and Safety.
• To work within an equal opportunities’ framework. How to apply Find the full job description here: https://www.sport.manchester.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/259/2025/06/Volleyball-M1s-Job-Description.pdf Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter (stating how you meet the role criteria) to: [e-mail]