Employment Opportunities

Last Updated: 21 October 2026

Volleyball Alberta is proud to support the growth of volleyball across the province through strong leadership, qualified staff, dedicated officials, and engaged volunteers. From administrative roles to coaching, officiating, and governance, our people are essential to delivering safe, inclusive, and high-quality volleyball experiences.

We post opportunities as they become available. Please expand the sections below to learn more about each role type and how to apply.

Volleyball Alberta staff support the day-to-day operations of the association, including membership services, events, communications, athlete development, and administration. Positions may be full-time, part-time, or contract-based.

Manager, North Competitions

VA is seeking a Manager, North Competitions to join our Edmonton-based team. This full-time role leads the planning and delivery of key indoor competitions, beach and outdoor programming, and Alberta Summer Games initiatives across Northern Alberta. The Manager will oversee staff and event operations, work closely with clubs, facilities, coaches, and other sport partners, and help ensure consistent, high-quality competition experiences throughout the season.

If you’re an organized, collaborative sport professional who thrives on bringing great events and programs to life, we encourage you to apply.

Please review the full position description below; submit your cover letter and resume to the Selection Committee c/o Jim Plakas, jplakas@volleyballalberta.ca


Application Deadline:
October 16, 2026

2027 Indoor Venue Coordinators

VA is looking for reliable, organized, and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Indoor Venue Coordinators for the 2027 season. Working at tournament venues on select weekends from January through May, Venue Coordinators play an important role in keeping events running smoothly, supporting teams and facilities, managing event-day logistics, and helping create a positive tournament experience for everyone involved.

If you enjoy volleyball, event operations, working with people, and being part of the action on tournament weekends, we encourage you to apply.

Please review the full position description and requirements below.

Submit your resume to Ray Sewell,  rsewell@volleyballalberta.ca

Application Deadline: January 10, 2027

Coaching roles may include Team Alberta programs, camps, clinics, and development initiatives. These opportunities are ideal for coaches who are passionate about athlete development and committed to ongoing learning.

2027 Team Alberta 15U/16U Indoor Coaching Positions

Volleyball Alberta is seeking passionate and experienced coaches to join our 2027 Team Alberta Indoor Program. Working alongside Volleyball Alberta’s High Performance staff, mentor coaches, and support specialists, successful candidates will help identify, develop, and prepare Alberta’s top 15U and 16U athletes for the Canada Cup pathway.

Opportunities are available for:

  • Three (3) Team Alberta Girls Head Coaches (15/16U)
  • Two (2) Team Alberta Boys Head Coaches (15/16U)
  • One to two (1-2) Assistant Coaches per team

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a high-performance environment, contribute to athlete identification and selection, collaborate with some of Alberta’s top coaches, and help shape the next generation of Team Alberta athletes.

Please review the full position description below and submit your cover letter and resume (including three (3) references) to highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca

Application Deadline: November 22, 2026

2027 Team Alberta 17U Indoor Coaching Positions

Volleyball Alberta is seeking experienced coaches to lead and support our 2027 Team Alberta 17U Indoor Programs. Working with Alberta’s top athletes and coaching staff, successful candidates will help prepare Team Alberta athletes for high-performance competition and represent the province at the Canada Cup.

Opportunities are available for:

  • One (1) Team Alberta Women’s Head Coach (17U)
  • One (1) Team Alberta Men’s Head Coach (17U)
  • One to two (1-2) Assistant Coaches per team

This is a unique opportunity to coach in a high-performance environment, participate in athlete identification and selection, collaborate with mentor coaches and integrated support staff, and make a meaningful impact on Alberta’s athlete development pathway.

Please review the full position description below and submit your cover letter and resume (including two references) to highperformance@volleyballalberta.ca

Application Deadline: November 22, 2026

GO Sports, Coaches

Volleyball Alberta is seeking qualified individuals for the position of GO Sports Coaches in Edmonton and Calgary and their surrounding areas for their early stages and youth recreation programs for ages 6 and up. 

If interested, please send your resume to Dia Syed at earlystages@volleyballalberta.ca

From time to time, we share employment postings from affiliated clubs, leagues, and volleyball organizations across the province and the country. These roles are not directly managed by Volleyball Alberta.

St. Mary's University, Head Coaches (Men's & Women's programs)

St. Mary’s University is seeking Founding Head Coaches for its new Men’s and Women’s Varsity Volleyball programs. This is a unique opportunity to build a program from the ground up, recruit and develop student-athletes, and establish a strong competitive culture as Lightning Athletics prepares to launch varsity volleyball in 2027
 

Please review the full position description and requirements below

Submit your application package c/w all requested elements as per the job posting – and please indicate which program, men or women, you’d like to be considered for – to Human Resources at careers@stmu.ca 

Application Deadline: October 16, 2026

Referee roles support competitions across the province at various levels. Volleyball Alberta provides pathways for new referees as well as opportunities for experienced officials to continue their development.

Thank you for your interest, be sure to explore our Referee Page to learn more about How to Become A Referee, or to find upcoming Referee Clinics.

Seasonal roles support camps, events, beach volleyball programming, and short-term initiatives. These positions are well suited to students or individuals seeking hands-on sport experience. 

Volleyball Alberta’s Board of Directors provides strategic leadership and governance. Board opportunities are suited to individuals with professional expertise who want to help guide the future of volleyball in Alberta. Opportunities will be posted when available. 

Call for Nominations

Help shape the future of volleyball in Alberta.

Volleyball Alberta is seeking qualified candidates to join its Board of Directors and contribute expertise in governance, strategic direction, and organizational leadership.

For full details regarding applicant elligibiliy please read more here.

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Annual General Meeting: Monday, December 14, 2026 | Virtual

The Nominations Committee will screen all applications in advance of the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must meet Screening Requirements set out in Volleyball Alberta’s Screening Policy and be a member of Volleyball Alberta prior to the upcoming AGM. Three (3) members of our Board will be up for election this cycle – each of these members will be letting their names stand for another term.