The Coaches Commission is opening an expression of interest for experienced and enthusiastic individuals to create its team of sitting volleyball Coach Tutors. Those selected will play a key role in delivering World ParaVolley’s new Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses around the world over the coming years.
World ParaVolley is committed to fostering the growth and development of sitting volleyball at all levels, with a particular focus on providing high-quality education for club and national team coaches. Passionate facilitators who have a strong desire to support the development of coaches in the ParaVolley community are required to bring the practical part of these courses to life.
After the successful Level 2 pilot ran earlier in the year, the course is ready to be launched and open for candidates to apply at any time. While the reworked Level 1 is well underway and due for a pilot in mid 2025.
It is the commission’s ambition to run a minimum of Level 1 in each zone each year, and a level 2 in each zone in each four year Paralympic cycle. Coach Tutors will be trained and have all costs associated with attending a course covered, as well as being remunerated for their time.
Being a Coach Tutor
Both Level 1 and Level 2 commence with a comprehensive e-learning part which includes a number of Knowledge Checks and Self Study assignments. Coach Tutors will begin working with candidates to review and mark these assignments, before guiding them through the practical part, ensuring that coaches gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to coach at their respective levels of sitting volleyball.
Specific responsibilities of Coach Tutors include:
- Prepare, deliver and evaluate World ParaVolley courses to the agreed standard
- Comply with candidate evaluation requirements when awarding Diplomas or Certificates of Attendance
- Attend all assigned Coach Tutor training
- Adhere to all relevant World ParaVolley guidelines, policies and processes
- Promote Coach Education opportunities within their regions and seek continual development for themselves as a coach and tutor
- Represent World ParaVolley in a professional manner
- Actively promote the concepts of respect, safeguarding and equity in ParaVolley
Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications and experience:
- A strong coaching background in sitting volleyball
- Previous experience as a coach or coach educator, with a solid understanding of coaching strategies for athletes with impairments.
- A commitment to the growth of ParaVolley and the development of coaches worldwide.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A proactive, enthusiastic, and supportive approach to education.
- The ability to travel and work collaboratively in a global context.
Click here for the full Coach Tutors Recruitment Guidance document.
How to Apply
Anyone Interested is invited to submit their Expression of Interest using the digital form on the below linked page:
https://worldparavolley.org/development/coaches/coach-tutors/Â
Applications should be submitted by 31st December 2024. Â
In case of any questions, please contact coaches@worldparavolley.orgÂ
