2026 Zone Beach Coaches (multiple positions available)

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Team BC Zone Beach Coach (multiple positions available)

Organization:  Volleyball BC

Reports to: Technical Director, Regional Managers

Work Type:  Contract, Honoraria

Compensation: Program Dependent - see below 

Start Date: May 01, 2026 (Coach Development starts and some athlete identification)

Closing Date: Competition will remain open until filled

JOB OVERVIEW

Team BC Zone BEACH Program

The Team BC Zone Program (17U) is the initial Team BC Beach Program in which athletes are identified and exposed to a high-performance training environment. Athletes are identified who have future potential to excel and compete to represent BC at national levels in the future.

The 2026 Team BC Zone Beach program will identify BC’s top athletes (17U) and select them to train and compete at the BC Summer Games. Athletes will train in their home region for up to 32 hrs in weekly or camp-based training models. Training is led by a head coach. 

Team BC Zone Beach Program coaches will work to support the development of BC’s aspiring high-performance athletes using an athlete-centered approach that supports holistic development. Successful candidates will demonstrate an understanding of the high-performance pathway and will also have a combination of relevant coaching and/or playing experience. 

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

• 1 Zone Program Head Coach / Zone

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1.  Duties

• Participate and contribute to Team BC Coach Development sessions, including but not limited to virtual meetings, online posting, and connecting. Minimum 2-3 hours per month, February - August. 


• Assist Volleyball BC with the athlete identification and selection process for Team BC programs – including working with Volleyball BC to conduct virtual evaluation, and in-person selection camp (date and time to be determined).


• Program Coaches organize, plan, and deliver the Team BC Zone Beach program training in June - July.


• Program Coaches support the preparation and performance for the Zone program (17U) at the BC Summer Games


• Follow guidelines, expectations, and code of conduct as outlined in the Team BC Coaches Handbook. 


• Supervision of athletes during training, transportation to competition, and/or during the competition.


• Complete administrative duties, including but not limited to athlete and parent communication, athlete feedback forms, training camp documents, and a program evaluation.


• Adhere to Volleyball BC’s policies, including Athlete Safety Policy 

2. Working Conditions

• Primary working locations will include a home-office environment, outdoor facilities (i.e., beach and/or grass courts), and indoor facilities such as gymnasiums;


• Must have access to a suitable home office space for administrative tasks;


• While working at outdoor facilities, there will be direct exposure to all outdoor elements for extended periods of time: sun, wind, rain, heat, and dust/sand at beach courts;


• While working at indoor facilities, there will be direct exposure to loud noise due to live sports and music in an enclosed area.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Desirable Coaching Qualities and Beliefs

• Passionate individuals who aspire to contribute to the holistic development of athletes along the high-performance pathway;


• Demonstrate a growth mindset and commitment to personal improvement; 


• Belief in an athlete-centered approach to athlete development.

2. Knowledge and Experience

• Demonstrate a blend of sport-specific, intrapersonal, and interpersonal knowledge: 


• An understanding of the Train-to-Train and Train-to-Compete contexts;


• Ability to build positive and productive relationships with others;


• Self-awareness and continuous improvement;


• A combination of playing and/or coaching experience at the Provincial Team or National Team, post-secondary, and professional-level experience is considered an asset.

3. Licenses, Certificates, and Registrations

• Completion and maintenance of a clear criminal record check and Person In Authority Check is required;


• Completion of Foundations of Volleyball, CAC Safe Sport, Making Headway, and MED modules is required;


• NCCP Advance Development Coach Beach Certified is preferred. 


• Successful candidates must meet certification requirements as outlined by Volleyball Canada for the Canada Cup and Canada Games competitions.

COMPENSATION

Honorarium

1. Head Coaches - $1500 - 2000

APPLICATION DETAILS

Interested applicants are to complete the Team BC Zone Program Application by December 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST, however, the competition will remain open until all positions are filled.

Volleyball BC supports the development of coaches through the Team BC High-Performance Program. Coaches who possess the desirable coaching qualities and beliefs, but lack knowledge and experience, are still encouraged to submit an application. 

Applicants with questions about the program are asked to email Volleyball BC’s Technical Director at [email protected]

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those invited to interview will be contacted.