Volleyball Coaches / Lead of Volleyball

Senior Coach (Adult Senior A) Focus: Responsible for leading our Senior A team throughout T4 & T1, while contributing to a consistent, progressive pathway across the senior programme. T1 is the key focus period, culminating in the NZ Secondary School Volleyball but with the potential to continue for future volleyball seasons. Commitment: Mid-Aug - mid-March. Includes leading senior trials and selections, delivering 2 training sessions per week, coaching weekly matches, and attending at least 3 weekend tournaments alongside National Tournament Week in March. International Opportunity: Preparing and potentially traveling with a developing senior squad to the biennial Australian National School Volleyball Championships (next tour Dec 27). Junior Coach Focus: Responsible for leading our Junior A team throughout T4 & T1, ensuring a seamless pathway into the senior ranks. T4 is a key development period, including coordinating junior trials and team selection. Commitment: Mid-Aug - mid-March. Includes 2 training sessions per week, coaching weekly matches, and availability for at least 3 weekend tournaments plus Junior Tournament Week in Nov 26. Beach Volleyball Coach Focus: Developing players’ beach volleyball skills through sand‑specific techniques, tactical awareness, and physical conditioning. Commitment: Mid-Oct – mid-Dec (T4). Includes weekly training, National Championship prep, and tournament attendance mid‑December. Junior Player Developer (Year 7 & 8, Kiwisport Lead) Focus: Introducing and developing foundational volleyball skills for Yr 7 & 8 students. This role also provides an excellent opportunity to mentor and support our senior student coaches who assist with the programme. Commitment: Once a week for 1–2 hours during a 5–6 week block in T1 & T4. Other Team Coaches Focus: Introducing and developing foundational or more advanced volleyball skills to teams, as needed based on sign up. Commitment: One training session and one game per week during T1 & T4. Participation in weekend tournaments as needed. Qualifications Experience Required: 3–5 Years. Educational Requirements: Vocational or Technical Certification. How to Apply A Position Description is available on our website: https://stmargarets.school.nz/explore-our-college/meet-our-people/work-at-smc/. If you are interested in any of the roles listed above (or a combination of them), please email your CV and a covering letter specifying your areas of interest to [email protected]. Applications close: Monday 20 July 2026 at midnight. #J-18808-Ljbffr