Volleyball Coach

Final date to receive applications: 23 October 2026

Department: Sport & Public Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Itchen Sixth Form College

Reporting To: James Bedwell

Compensation: £25 / year

Itchen College is looking to appoint a NGB Level 2 qualified Volleyball coach. The successful candidate will be part of the Sport team and will oversee the development of Volleyball. The post holder will be responsible for weekly coaching sessions with the view of developing competitive volleyball teams.

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: 1 hour p/w for approx. 24 weeks

Salary: £28.02p/h inclu holi allowance

Start date: 2nd November 2026 until May/June 2027

Interview date: TBC

Itchen College is a thriving Sixth Form College with a broad curriculum offer to meet the needs of the local community. The college is situated in pleasant surroundings to the east of Southampton with excellent local transport links. Ofsted inspected the college in September 2024, grading overall provision as Outstanding with Outstanding Quality of Education, Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes, Outstanding Leadership and Management, Outstanding Education Programmes for Young People and Outstanding Provision for Learners with High Needs.

The college is committed to supporting staff wellbeing and professional development. The college has an excellent in house CPD programme for all teaching and support staff including a dedicated programme for Early Career Teachers. The college also has close links with the Southampton Education Forum, the Wessex Group and the SFCA, including subject groups and CPD opportunities at all levels. The college offers a wide range of benefits for staff including free parking, an onsite nursery, occupational pension schemes, an Employee Assistance Programme and free use of the college gym.

• To deliver high quality volleyball coaching to develop students’ sporting ability
• Organise and deliver coaching sessions and competitive matches
• Set up equipment for whole class and group activities and ensure the correct storage of equipment at the end of the session
• To help with the officiating of volleyball matches, if necessary
• Encourage all students to develop their full sporting potential
• To develop links with local volleyball clubs encouraging students to attend additional coaching sessions, if they are of high enough quality

• NGB Level 2 qualification
• Relevant coaching experience within Volleyball
• Experience coaching within school/college/university students
• Good communication skills with both staff and students
• Ability to form good working relationships with students and colleagues
• Enthusiasm and commitment to coaching

• Values-driven culture - we’re really proud of our culture. We’re looking for someone who is as driven by our college values as we are!
• Learning and Development - access to support and resources to drive your own development.
• Free parking - free on-site parking, as well as good public transport links.
• Eyecare Scheme
• Cycle2
  
  Work Scheme
• Free On-site Gym & Sports Facilities
• Free Flu Jabs
• Free Hot Drinks for Staff
• Canteen - freshly prepared food with plenty of choice.
• 1 Life Event Day - to recognise life’s big moments like a wedding, graduation, moving house.
• Staff Discount Schemes - discounts and deals on national attractions, entertainment, days out, theme parks, holiday insurance and many national retailers.
• Employee Loyalty Celebration Reward Scheme - cash and rewards to acknowledge and celebrate staff commitment and loyalty to the College.
• On-Site College Nursery with priority given to college staff
• Access to College Library
• Free College Wi Fi
• Pension Scheme - Enrolment to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) (eligibility criteria applies).
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Enhanced Family Leave