High Performance Beach Coach and Programme Manager
6-month Fixed Term Contract (Self Employed Basis) – Commencing April 2026 with potential for extension in 2027 subject to funding 30hrs per week, flexible weekly schedule to accommodate training sessions – Salary £15,000.
Based in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Volleyball, in partnership with FIVB, is seeking to recruit a High-Performance Beach Coach and Programme Manager to plan, implement and lead the development of our High-Performance beach athletes, competitions and programmes, adding expertise, value and focus to our national beach development initiatives and deliver on our performance planning objectives.
This post is initially offered for a 6-month fixed term contract. Subsequent funding for a continuation of the High-Performance Head Coach and Programme Manager position (past the initial 6-month appointment) will be dependent on a review of the role and the positive results against outcomes set within the initial appointment.
The successful candidate will share our passion and vision for the development of High-Performance beach volleyball and the appointed person will be required to demonstrate a proven record of successful work with elite beach athletes and programmes. Knowledge required for the role includes finance management, project delivery, IT, and statistical analysis, together with excellent leadership, planning, and communication skills. (Spoken English is essential). Required also is the ability to influence, network and develop elite coaching and coaching contacts successfully within beach volleyball at an international level.
The Job Description can be found here: https://nivolleyball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Job-Description-NI-Volleyball-HP-Beach-Coach-and-Manager.pdf
The Person Specification can be found here: https://nivolleyball.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Person-Specification-NI-Volleyball-HP-Beach-Coach-and-Manager.pdf
To apply please provide a Curriculum Vitae, two named references with contact details and cover letter on your suitability for the role and what you would offer to this position if you were successfully appointed.
Please return all completed forms to info@nivolleyball.com
Closing Date: 17.00 hrs Friday 23rd January 2026
We will be in touch following the closing date with successful applicants to arrange an interview which will be held initially by video call. If you would like to discuss this role informally before applying, please contact Northern Ireland Volleyball President, Jonathan McFadden jmcfadden@nivolleyball.com
Any offer would be subject to all relevant visa requirements being completed and financed by the successful
candidate, an International Child Protection Certificate, an enhanced criminal records check and the return of you two named references to Northern Ireland Volleyball.
Northern Ireland Volleyball is an equal opportunities organisation and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation, or discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race or ethnic origin, LGBT+ identity, age, or disability. All appointments are made purely based on merit and ability.