The Australian Youth Volleyball Championships comprises of age groups ranging from U14-U18s, and will be held in Perth from Sun 20th Sep - Fri 25th Sep 2026 (approx departure date Sat 19th Sep, Sat 26th Sep).

Volleyball Tasmania is seeking an application from experienced (representative team level) and qualified (minimum VA Level 2) coaches to lead and assist Tasmania representative teams in U14-U18 age groups. Team coaches will be required in July-Sep period to:

1. Contribute to the identification of invitees to trial for selection by attending Volleyball Tasmania's competitions
2. Conduct Trials as required
3. Conduct Training as scheduled
4. Coach and supervise the team at the Championships

Currently there will be 8 dedicated training sessions for each team - this may remain flexible, and the start date will be advised in due course. Additional S&C sessions are currently being considered, with more information being provided prior to the first training session.

Volleyball Tasmania is also looking for support staff (including a head of delegation) to help with the logistic aspect of the competition. Support Staff will be required in the lead up and during the competition to:

1. Liaise with the coaching staff to introduce themselves to the travelling party;
2. Provide assistance to coaches and athletes during the competition (e.g. interactions with the organising committee, support for injured athletes. Note that athletes and coaches are expected to behave like responsible adults, in charge of their own laundry, personal habits, etc. The support staff responsibility only involves group travel matters.)
3. While travel arrangements will be made directly by Volleyball Tasmania, the travelling itself will be under the responsibility of the support staff. This means:

• • Ensuring every traveller is accounted for at all times;
  • Control any change in the bookings by the provider (accomodation, flight, transport or food)

Being support staff during the competition is an excellent experience for those wanting to become state coaches in the future and gain experience in national competitions.

Applications for coaching and staff will close on Wednesday 24th of June 2026. Appointments will then approximately be made by Monday the 29th of June. 

Trials for the players are tentatively booked for the weekend of the 3rd-5th July.

The Volleyball Tasmania board will provide final approval in due course.