Employment Opportunities

Last Updated: 2 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.

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. Future opportunities will be posted when available.