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Lead Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
CA$3,500 - CA$4,000/monthly
Mid Level
Part-Time

About the role

Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Assistant Coach Job Title Lead Assistant Coach, Women's Volleyball Department UBCO I Coaching WVB I Athletics and Recreation Compensation Range See details below. The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the salary range for a job. Posting End Date July 15, 2026 Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date. Job End Date March 31, 2027 The salary range for this position will be $3500-$4000 monthly. At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career. Job Summary Under direct supervision of the Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball, assists with coaching, management and coordination of the specified varsity team, operating under applicable athletics association operating bylaws/policies/procedures, university policies and philosophy and the objectives of the varsity program and athletic department. The primary objective being the provision of high quality competitive opportunities for athletically talented student-athletes as a vehicle to develop these student athletes to their fullest potential. Organizational Status The Lead Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach who reports to the Director of Athletics & Recreation. The Director outlines expectations & direction through departmental meetings, handbooks, rules, regulations and policies that apply to all aspects of the intercollegiate operations. The Lead Assistant Coach works directly with and under the Head Coach who determines the scope of work. The Head Coach may delegate to the Lead Assistant certain aspects of team/group/individual practices, game preparation/management, and/or other program responsibilities (e.g., recruit identification, etc.). Work Performed Attends all team practices and league/exhibition games May be asked to step in for the Head Coach in case he/she is unable to fulfill duties Attends meetings as requested Participates in team/departmental fundraising activities and other activities (e.g. Rez Move-in Day, Athletics Awards Banquet, Athletics Scholarship Breakfast, Community Outreach, etc. Works with the Head Coach to ensure the safety of team members Assists Head Coach in organizing, preparing and conducting individual and team practices competition Assists the Head Coach with advanced scouting and preparation of scouting reports Assists the Head Coach with post game review and post-game analysis reports Assists the Head Coach, as directed, in recruit identification and conducting initial recruitment of student-athletes in accordance with applicable athletics association rules and regulations Assists, as appropriate, in planning and arranging team travel including coordination of transportation and accommodations as necessary Assists the Head Coach in monitoring and assisting student-athletes with academic progress, and assists in ensuring participating student-athletes meet all necessary and required eligibility regulations as set out in the applicable athletics association rules and regulations Performs administrative duties as requested including initiating correspondence and by assisting the Athletics Department with ordering and maintaining equipment Assists the Head Coach with the organization and implementation of the UBC summer sport camps Works with the UBC Athletics Development Office in support of alumni relations and team fundraising Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Consequence of Error/Judgement This position represents the UBC Okanagan Varsity Program, the students and the University. Incorrect decisions or lack of judgment will directly affect the Department and UBC s reputation with the community at large. The program must be managed with the utmost of integrity so as to positively impact not only the University but also the alumni who are associated with the program. Given the direct contact with community and students, is expected to comply with applicable athletics associations rules and regulations and with all UBC policies and procedures on inclusiveness. Is expected to operate with high level of judgement. Supervision Received The Lead Assistant Coach reports directly to the Head Coach, Women’s Volleyball. Supervision Given Supervision is limited due to the nature of the position. May provide direction to external contractors hired by Athletics. Minimum Qualifications Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Preferred Qualifications Grade 12 minimum. NCCP level(s) preferred. Basic level of First Aid Training required. Minimum of two years of experience coaching senior high school, senior club, college or university teams is preferable Specific abilities required in specialized fields or aptitudes such as technical or interpersonal skills. Possession of strong communication, organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills. Familiarity with the local and provincial sport-specific communities and athletics association(s) policies and procedures. In depth knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport they are coaching. Organizing and coordinating skills. Demonstrated competitive coaching skills. Knowledge of applicable athletics association eligibility and recruiting rules and regulations, as well as rules of the game. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to foster a cooperative work environment. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. A pleasant personality together with a positive attitude is essential. A high level of integrity. The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities globally. A large part of what makes us unique is the community of engaged students, faculty, and staff who are collectively committed to shaping a better world. Recognized as a leading employer in British Columbia and Canada, UBC supports inspired students, faculty and staff on their journey of discovery, and challenges them to realize their greatest potential. New ideas, changing infrastructure, innovative technology, and fresh approaches are opening up possibilities for the future of research, teaching, and work. Are you ready to embrace the future together? Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, and/or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If you have any accommodation or accessibility needs during the job application process, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

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