Volleyball Coach for UoM Sport Men's 2nd Team

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

Job summary

The University of Manchester is seeking a Volleyball Coach for the Men's 2nd Team to deliver quality coaching and support management of the team. The role includes organizing training sessions, attending fixtures, and mentoring student coaches to enhance performance in league competitions.

Qualifications

• Experience in coaching volleyball with a focus on performance improvement.
• Ability to lead sessions and mentor other coaches.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an effective coaching programme to enhance team performance.
• Plan and oversee training sessions and attend team fixtures.
• Recruit and mentor student coaches within the club.

Skills

Coaching

Team Management

Leadership

Education

Coaching qualifications

Job description

Volleyball Coach for UoM Sport Men's 2nd 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 2nd team and increase their performance in British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS). This role will be responsible for the coaching and management of the 2nd 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 2
nd team, including delegation tasks to additional coaches where appropriate.
• Attend and manage BUCS fixtures of the 2nd 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-M2s-Job-Description.pdf Please send a copy of your CV and a cover letter (stating how you meet the role criteria) to: [e-mail]