At the Ontario Volleyball Association (OVA), we are committed to providing quality development opportunities through the Team Ontario programs, which are designed to meet the needs of athletes and coaches who demonstrate a desire to progress along the high performance pathway. Our mission is to help these athletes and coaches reach the international stage while supporting the development of indoor and beach volleyball throughout Ontario. We strive to deliver the best personal growth experiences through a holistic approach based on the Volleyball Canada Long Term Development model. We believe that maximizing one’s athletic potential goes hand in hand with creating lifelong friendships and memories. This belief transpires through all that we do.

Coach Selection Requirements

All Team Ontario coach candidates must meet the following requirements as per the Team Ontario Selection Policy:

• be a registered member in good standing with the OVA and Volleyball Canada (registered in MRS at the time of applying)
• have a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening & Police Record Check as well as a completed OVA Screening Disclosure Form 
• meet the OVA Coach Eligibility policy requirements by completing the following four modules available online: 
  • Foundations of Volleyball 
  • Making Ethical Decision Online Evaluation 
  • Making Head Way 
  • CAC Safe Sport Training 
• be NCCP certified or be actively pursuing NCCP certification

OVA is looking for coaches interested in developing athletes within the three pillars of the Volleyball Canada Athlete Development Matrix

Volleyball expertise and coaching knowledge are important to help support the conversations with athletes within the Athlete and Player areas of development. As such, the following qualifications are recommended:

• Practical understanding of Volleyball Canada’s Long-term Development (LTD) model 
• Familiarity with the demands of high performance volleyball at the post-secondary and/or international level
• Advanced development coach certification in the relevant discipline (beach or indoor)
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing development through the accumulation of 5 PD points yearly.

Coaches applying for a Team Ontario coach position must be registered members with the OVA and have an active account in MRS. This is how we verify that applicants meet the OVA Screening policy requirements. Coaches who do not currently have a Coach membership in MRS can sign up for a Volunteer Leader membership to satisfy the requirements of this application process (you will be asked to complete the screening steps as part of your registration). Coaches without an active Coach or Volunteer Leader account in MRS will not be considered.

To Apply

Coaches interested in applying for a Team Ontario coaching position must complete the following steps before 11:59pm on December 6th, 2023:

• Complete the online 2024 Team Ontario Coach Selection Form (≈5min)
  • Submit your volleyball resume within the application form
• Complete the virtual interview process (≈30-60min)
  • This virtual interview must be completed in a single session. Please plan your time accordingly.

Find all details about coach selection and the different programs available in the Team Ontario 2024 Coach Selection Handbook.

Discover all Team Ontario programs for 2024 by visiting the Team Ontario website