Volleyball Head Coach

About ARU:

ARU is a global university transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research. ARU holds a Gold award for the quality of its education, awarded through the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).  

ARU’s research institutes and four faculties bridge scientific, technical and creative fields.  We deliver impactful research which tackles pressing issues and makes a real difference to our communities.  Our academic excellence has been recognised by the UK’s Higher Education funding bodies, with 16 of our research areas assessed as world leading. We are the largest provider of Nursing, Midwifery, Health and Social Care students in the East of England, and we are also among the UK’s leading universities for degree apprenticeship provision, working with hundreds of employers across the UK.

About the role

You’ll be joining a committed team contributing toward the successful delivery of our University’s sports strategy. As Volleyball Head Coach, you’ll play a pivotal role by leading our High-Performance Volleyball activities including the BUCS teams and supporting the successful integration of ARU students into the Cambridge ARU  national league teams. You’ll add value to an already successful programme and ensure that the volleyball club continues to make a significant contribution to the overall Anglia Ruskin student experience for sport.

With a degree and a Level 2 Volleyball Qualification from a recognized NGB for Volleyball, you’ll be passionate about sport and determined to play your part in building our future. With previous experience of working in a sports environment and using your own initiative, you’ll have excellent organizational and communication skills.

The appointment is subject to an enhanced level disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 7th May 2024 (candidates must be available to be in Cambridge on this date)

For informal enquiries about the post please contact Crofton Alexander, Clubs & Performance Sport Manager; crofton.alexander@aru.ac.uk

Find out more about working with us.

We have an agile working culture and offer an extensive range of benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, occupational pension schemes, training and development opportunities, travel to work scheme and a competitive relocation package. Visit our benefits page for full details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of our staff and students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

We value diversity at ARU and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Committed to being inclusive and open to discuss flexible working. 

Guidance Notes: 

For a list of key requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification above. To apply for this role please demonstrate how your skills and experience match the criteria in the person specification.  

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications.