Coach for the sport of Goalball

BC Blind Sports is seeking a Volunteer Goalball Coach 
British Columbia Blind Sports and Recreation Association is a not-for-profit society advancing participation in physical activity and sport by people who are blind, partially sighted, or deafblind.

Goalball is a 3 v 3 Paralympic team sport with the objective of the game to throw a ball with bells using a bowling motion into the opponent's net while the opposing players try to block the ball with their bodies.

Role:
•	Assist to plan, coach, lead, and direct training for a group of blind and partially sighted goalball athletes ranging from development to high performance.
•	attend practices Sunday afternoons in Vancouver (Near Joyce Station).
•	able to travel to tournaments domestically, potentially across the US border.
•	Work in partnership with BC Blind Sports staff and in collaboration with Canadian Blind Sports national team high performance staff.
•	Willing to take training through the National Coaching Certification Program of the Coaching Association of Canada (financial support available from BC Blind Sports for serious inquiries).

Desired background, experience, interests:
•	Sport or team sport experience.
•	Coaching experience. 
•	Experience or interest in working with athletes who are blind or partially sighted or deafblind. 
•	Physical Education, coaching, kinesiology background. 

A small honorarium may be available.

BC Blind Sports will cover all expenses (when pre-approved). 

The successful candidate will be required to complete a vulnerable sector criminal record check and BC Blind Sports screening. 

For additional information or to apply for this position please contact:

Susan Grenon
susan@bcblindsports.bc.ca
(604) 325-8638