JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Adult Program Coordinator

Reports to: Manager, Recreational Programs

Work Type: Contract - 1 year, 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week); Sunday to Thursday; Evening hours

Start Date: June 15, 2026

Closing Date: 5:00 PM, Friday, May 01, 2026 (If the position is not filled the competition will remain open until a candidate has been selected)

Salary: Salary starting from $45,000 to $55,000 per annum

JOB OVERVIEW

Volleyball BC is the provincial sport governing body that actively encourages participation and fosters the development of volleyball in BC. The head offices are based at the Harry Jerome Sports Centre (HJSC) located in Burnaby, BC. 

The Adult Programs Coordinator is highly organized and experienced in program administration. Reporting to the Manager, Recreational Programs, this dynamic role is responsible for the planning, coordination and delivery of Volleyball BC’s adult recreational leagues in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley regions. This role involves organizing, scheduling, and managing the logistics of leagues, ensuring a high-quality experience for participants, managing league coordinators and working closely with other staff members to promote and grow the adult volleyball programs.

This position is located at our head office, the Harry Jerome Sports Center, in Burnaby, BC and will require the ability to work evenings and weekends at satellite locations when leagues are being hosted by Volleyball BC. The successful candidate will be a strong multi-tasker and organizer and have experience in event planning, program management and community engagement. 

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Duties

Adult Recreational League Programming

• Plan and deliver Indoor/Outdoor adult recreational leagues; 
• Updating online schedules and management of event registration systems for all Adult Leagues; 
• Event management and execution, on-site coordination when required; 
• Ongoing communication with members and league participants; Implementation of policies and procedures to ensure consistent and fair play across all leagues. 
• Work with Manager, Recreational Programs to identify new league opportunities to develop and implement; collaborate with other Volleyball BC staff to ensure alignment with organizational goals and objectives. 
• Coordinate with facilities managers, referees, and other external partners to ensure the successful execution of leagues. 
• Manage part-time staff and coordinators for adult leagues; 
• Work with Manager, Recreational Programs to maintain annual budget for adult leagues; 
• On-site support for flagship events such as The Vancouver Open, and Beach Provincial/National Championships; 
• Communicate with external stakeholders including (but not limited to); local municipalities, school districts, adult rec. volleyball providers etc. 
• Other duties and assignments as required.
  

2. Working Conditions 

• Primary working location is a standard office environment (50% of time); 
•  Approximately 25% of time spent at outdoor facilities (i.e. beach and/or grass courts):
  • Direct exposure to all outdoor elements for extended periods of time: sun, wind, rain, heat, and dust/sand;
•  Approximately 25% of time spent at indoor facilities such as gymnasiums:
  • Direct exposure to loud noise due to live sports and music in an enclosed area;
• Required to travel throughout Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley during specific times with event equipment and throughout the province as required for volleyball events – access to personal vehicle is required;
• This position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate league schedules.
• The incumbent is expected to be in regular contact with the rest of the team and to be responsive via phone, email, internal messaging systems, etc. during working
  

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Strong understanding of adult volleyball recreational sport system;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and relationship-building;
• Microsoft Office knowledge, G-Suite Knowledge and strong computer skills; 
• Experience with event budget management; 
• Superior written and verbal communication;  
• Ability to work both independently and in a team under stressful and high-pressure situations;
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage  multiple competing deadlines;
• Proven ability to facilitate, consult, and liaise with stakeholders, colleagues, and public; 
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 lbs to waist height (role requires the ability to maneuver large and heavy equipment);
• Experience working with registration databases is considered an asset.
  

2. Training and Experience:

• Completion of four-year university degree in relevant field preferred (i.e. Recreation Management, Sport Administration, Business Administration, Kinesiology or Education);
• Experience in the planning, budgeting, and execution of sports programs is required; 
• Experience in developing, facilitating, operationalising, and monitoring plans is an asset.   

3. Licenses, Certificates and Registrations:

• Valid Class 5 Drivers License issued in British Columbia required;
• Access to a personal vehicle required;
• Completion and maintenance of clear Criminal Record Check required;
• Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and/or Physical Literacy training is considered an asset;
• First-Aid and CPR training is an asset.

APPLICATION DETAILS

You may also forward resume and cover letter to mcoyle@volleyballbc.org. Position will be kept open until filled.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest; however only those invited to interview will be contacted.