Position: Lead Instructor, Summer Camp, Durham Attack Volleyball Club
Reports to: Director, Summer Camp
Location: Permits TBA
Job Type: Limited Contract (One position available)
Week 1: July 8-12 – 8am – 2:30pm (location permit TBA)
Week 2: Aug. 12-15 – 8am – 2:30pm (location permit TBA)
Remuneration: $300.00/Day (9 Days $2,700)
ABOUT DURHAM ATTACK VOLLEYBALL CLUB
Celebrating its 31st anniversary, Durham Attack Volleyball Club (DA) is the longest-running competitive and recreational volleyball club in Durham Region. Proud member of Ontario Volleyball and Volleyball Canada, DA manages more than 20 competitive youth volleyball teams annually including boys and girls programs from 10U through 18U. Additionally, DA coordinates extensive house league and camp programs for beginners and recreational players. DA develops coaches and athletes through the Volleyball Canada approved Long Term Athlete Development Model. Many DA alumni have represented Canada on the international volleyball stage and former coaches have been appointed to university, college, national, provincial and professional teams. DA Cares is the community mandate of the Club that teaches its members to give back to the community.
Durham Attack Mission Statement
Developing character through the pursuit of excellence.
2023-2024 Club Priorities
● Open and transparent communication amongst all DA stakeholders.
● Ongoing coach development, connecting with volleyball leaders in Ontario.
● Marketing Durham Attack as the best place to be for coaches and athletes.
● Ongoing development of all aspects of the athlete through technical clinics, team building, physical training and mental training.
● Increased social media presence.
● Clear skill continuum for coaches that aligns with Volleyball Canada.
● Creation of a Durham Attack focused facility.
● Connect and attract alumni support and involvement.
Durham Attack Objectives
● Identify, recruit, develop and promote athletes and coaches.
● Promote and enhance the development of youth through participation in the sport of volleyball by creating and maintaining an environment that develops character and promotes leadership, responsibility and accountability among all its members.
● Focus on accessibility, diversity and inclusion in house leagues and sitting volleyball programs, and in competitive programs from 12U to 15U, in order to showcase as many athletes as possible to our sport, while building a broad base of support.
● Provide the advanced technical, physical and mental training required to build 16U to 18U elite teams.
● Continue to evolve a quality volleyball program with continuous growth for athletes and coaches leading to participation at the provincial, college and university, national and international levels.
● Properly prepare our athletes for their post-Club volleyball careers.
● Involving athletes in the support of opportunities that give back to our community.
● Maintain the organizational, legal and financial framework required to support the Club in the pursuit of its goals and objectives.
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES
The Lead Instructor, Summer Camp is an independent contractor who is responsible to the Director(s), Durham Attack Summer Camp, DA Director ECI (DECI), Vice President Junior Teams (VPJT) and DA Technical Director (TD) in providing technical delivery, instructions, leadership and engagement with the Club’s Summer Camp coaches and athlete counselors.
Position Requirements, Knowledge and Experience
● Must be a current Durham Attack member, preferably an adult Head or Assistant Coach in good standing within the DA Rep Team program or alumni.
● High energy, inclusive and clear communicator.
● More than one (1) season of coaching experience or working with children is considered an asset.
● Knowledge of the fundamental skills within the Volleyball Canada Long Term Development (LTD) Model for the FUNdamentals and Learning to Train stages.
● Organized and detail oriented to ensure game results, schedules and standings are accurate.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Attend all scheduled shifts, arriving on time for skills review, venue set up, and game plan.
● Represent Durham Attack Volleyball Club in a fun, inclusive and positive manner at all times.
● Support the Camp Director, DECI, VPJT and TD, in the implementation of the Club technical plan for recreational players.
● Assist in the identification of athletes for future club participation.
● Assist the Camp Director with daily activity direction, drill demonstrations, delivery of information and organization of the camp program.
● Overseeing and helping to guide, mentor and manage the Athlete counselors.
● Actively promote the summer camp vision and underlying philosophy to the Club’s varied stakeholders and the general volleyball community.
● Maintain a strong customer-focused approach to working with the Club’s membership, ensuring effective communication with players and parents.
● Other duties may be assigned from time-to-time by the Director(s), Summer Camp.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSTING CLOSED
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please forward your application, clearly indicating how you meet the qualifications listed above, to [email protected]
