Indoor Performance Director

Indoor Volleyball Performance Director

SALARY: Competitive

CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time and Part Time hours considered / 12 months Fixed Term Contract, possibility of extension. 

LOCATION: Volleyball England, SportPark, Loughborough, United Kingdom 

JOB PURPOSE  

Volleyball England is seeking an Indoor Volleyball Performance Director to implement a high-performance indoor volleyball programme which ultimately delivers success on the international stage. Critically, the role will develop a culture of continuous improvement across pathways and programmes to drive strategic progression and change within the organisation and sport. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Programme Development 

• To implement Volleyball England’s Talent Plans that ultimately aims to develop coaches and athletes that can deliver success on the international stage. 

• To ensure that Zonal, Junior and Senior pathways are connected and progressive working with the coaches and support staff within the programmes. 

• To ensure the Futures Talent Zones are set up and provide an effective foundation for athletes’ progression to U18 level. 

• To ensure that Volleyball England, England Team standards and behaviours are understood, accepted and observed across all programmes. 

• To improve coaching standards through continuous development programmes. 

• To assist in the development of fair, transparent and effectively communicated policies and procedures for the selection and participation of athletes, working with current coaching and support staff within the programme. 

• Work closely with the Volleyball for Life Strategic Manager and to be an active participant within the Talent Performance Management Group. 

Management 

• Write an annual Performance Plan with priories and objectives, including competition specific objectives
  


• To lead on Volleyball England selection policies for access to the squad training and competitions. This to Include supplying timely feedback on all selections and deselections.
  


• To empower the Team Manager, Coaches, and support staff to fulfil their roles and maximise the efficiency and success of the programmes.
  


• To work closely with the Volleyball for Life Strategic Manager to plan, monitor and evaluate the programme ensuring that the budget for the programme is managed efficiently.
  


• Report formally during Talent Performance Management Group meetings on: 

• Athlete and coach progress. 


• Physical & mental wellbeing of athletes. 


• Selection & deselection considerations (retention rates). 


• Performance at competitions. 


• Serve as special adviser to the Board 

• Oversee the compilation and supply of relevant performance reporting information required by FIVB, Sport England and Volleyball England and other stakeholders as required. 
  
  

For full details see  www.volleyballengland.org/vacancies
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Applications close on Monday 9th February 2026. Interviews will take place on 16th & 17th Feb.  

If you have any questions, please contact Guin Batten via job@volleyballengland.org