Overview

Western Australian Volleyball Association – West Perth WA

Shape the future of volleyball in Western Australia.

Volleyball WA is seeking a Performance Pathways Coach to play a key role in delivering high-quality athlete and coach development programs across the state.

Working within a nationally aligned performance pathway, this role blends coaching, program delivery and coach development, supporting athletes from talent identification through to national representation across both indoor and beach volleyball.

You’ll contribute to a growing, connected pathway system and play an key role in the development and delivery of the Volleyball WA Academy.

About the Role

Reporting to the Pathways Manager, you will support the delivery of state-wide pathway programs and strengthen coaching capability across Western Australia.

This is a hands‑on role with a mix of coaching, mentoring, program coordination and stakeholder engagement, operating across metro and regional WA.

Key Responsibilities

Pathway Program Delivery

- Support the design and delivery of VWA performance pathway programs, including Academy, State Teams and talent ID initiatives
- Deliver high-quality coaching across identified programs (indoor and/or beach)
- Contribute to planning and delivery of camps, clinics and competitions
- Ensure alignment with national pathway frameworks

Coach Development & Workforce Capability

- Contribute to building a structured coach development framework
- Provide mentoring, observation and feedback to pathway and emerging coaches
- Support delivery of coach education opportunities, including workshops and courses
- Help strengthen the coaching workforce pipeline, including regional areas

Regional & Statewide Engagement

- Support delivery of pathway programs across metro and regional WA
- Deliver regional visits, development clinics and camps
- Build relationships with clubs, associations and stakeholders




- Increase accessibility and visibility of pathway opportunities

Talent Identification & Athlete Development

- Assist in identifying and tracking talented athletes
- Support individual athlete development planning and progression
- Contribute to athlete selection and pathway transitions

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

- Work closely with VWA staff, Volleyball Australia and key partners
- Maintain accurate athlete and coach data
- Contribute to reporting for management, Board and funding partners
- Support program logistics, operations and delivery

About You

You are a passionate and capable coach who enjoys working in a structured development environment and supporting both athletes and coaches to improve.

You will bring:

- Experience coaching within performance or pathway environments
- Ability to develop athletes and mentor coaches
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational and planning capability
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

- Volleyball coaching accreditation (Level 3+)
- Experience in athlete and/or coach development programs
- Working With Children Check and First Aid certification

Desirable

- Experience in state or national pathway systems
- Understanding of Australian high-performance sport structures
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in sport or coaching

Working at Volleyball WA

- Contribute to a state-wide, nationally aligned performance system
- Play a role in developing the next generation of WA athletes and coaches
- Work across both metro and regional communities
- Be part of a collaborative and values-driven sporting organisation

Working Conditions

- Full‑time role
- Flexible hours including evenings and weekends
- Regular travel across WA, including regional areas
- Occasional interstate travel

Enquiries

For a confidential discussion, contact:
Jackie Tamburri
Pathways Manager – Volleyball WA
Email: ********@volleyballwa.com.au
Phone: (08) 9228 8***

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📌 Performance Pathways Coach (Perth)
🏢 Western Australian Volleyball Association
📍 Perth