Coach PK Boccia Club

About PK Boccia Club

To enable people of all ages and disabilities play boccia and to promote the growth of the sport throughout Ireland.

What's Involved

The volunteer coach would train the country's best boccia players to prepare them for the national championships and an international tournament. No previous experience of boccia is required. Boccia is a target sport played by people in wheelchairs. You would need to put players through training drills, make adjustments to areas where their skills can be improved and monitor their progress. The role will end at the national championships where your work will be put to the test.

What's required for this position

Organisation is required to complete training efficiently.

Fitness/ Health/ Beauty

Personable Skills

Level of English required for this role:

Basic English

Times and commitment required for this role

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Morning Afternoon ✓ Evening

Minimum time commitment: 6 months



Hours required: 3hrs Weekly

Other Details

Location of volunteering opportunity:

Ballyfermot Leisure Centre

Also available in these counties

Dublin - City, Dublin - Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown, Dublin - Fingal, Dublin - South Dublin County, Kildare, Limerick

Screening details for this role:



Garda Vetting

Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:



Support/ advice/ recognition

Initial induction and training

Insurance cover

Ongoing training opportunities

Volunteers with the following challenges will be supported in this role



Physical Disability

Age restrictions:

Over 15

Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?

Yes

Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

Volunteers will benefit from coaching potential national champions. Possible training opportunities. This is a first step in a successful coaching career.