Becoming a Coach

Overview:

• Volunteer volleyball coaches work in teams (Coach / Assistant Coach / Team Manager)- 3 year expiry) criminal record check & child abuse

• The team will work in conjunction with and have the support of the volunteer Board of directors.

• All personnel interacting with athletes in the club and/or on the bench at must have submitted a valid (3-year expiry) criminal record check & child abuse registry check to VNS PRIOR to interacting with youth in our club.

• Coaches will be supported with their expenses and certification upgrades as outlined in the DVC Coaches’ Expense Reimbursement Policy

• Coaches will receive an honorarium at the end of the season.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of Volunteer Head Coaches:

• Knowledge of the game of volleyball as a player and a coach. 

• Able to demonstrate proper techniques. 

• Enjoy teaching children/youth.

• Certified Development coach (or working towards the certification) for levels 13U - 16U and Certified Advanced Development Coach for levels 17U and 18U

Expectations of DVC Coach Volunteers:

• Adhere to DVC’s Commitment to Responsible Coaching\Abide by the DVC Coach Code of Conduct 

• Provide a safe playing environment with an emergency action plan for each site.

• Use the Volleyball Canada Practice format to plan, organize and lead practices held two to three times a week. 

• Help players establish short and long-term goals 

• Develop players’ skills along with teaching teamwork and sportsmanship. 

• Take care of volleyball supplies.

A coach is someone who can give correction without causing resentment.” 

- John Wooden .

If you are interested in becoming a coach for Dartmouth Volleyball Club, please contact:
dartmouthvolleyballclub@gmail.com