Volunteer Coach – Galloways Blind Baseball Team

Volunteer Opportunity: Volunteer Coach – Galloways Blind Baseball Team

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and encouraging volunteer to join Galloways Blind Baseball Team as a Volunteer Coach.

In this role, you’ll support blind and partially sighted players during training sessions and tournaments, helping to create a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment where everyone can develop confidence, skills, and teamwork through sport.

You’ll work alongside the Learning Skills and Lifestyle Team and other volunteers to deliver adapted baseball sessions that are accessible, engaging, and enjoyable for players of all abilities. The role also includes supporting the team during British Blind Baseball tournaments held across the UK.

Blind baseball is an adapted version of baseball designed specifically for blind and partially sighted players, using audible balls, adapted rules, and verbal communication to make the sport accessible and competitive.

Location: Penwortham and tournament locations across the UK
Time commitment:

• Monthly winter training sessions (6:00pm – 8:00pm)
• Up to two evening sessions per month from April to September
• Most Saturday tournaments from April to September

What we’re looking for:

• An enthusiastic and encouraging individual
• Someone passionate about inclusive sport and teamwork
• Good communication and leadership skills
• Reliability and a positive attitude
• Willingness to learn blind baseball rules and coaching techniques
• Willingness to complete first aid training

What you’ll gain:

• A rewarding and unique volunteer experience
• Opportunities to develop coaching and leadership skills
• Experience supporting blind and partially sighted athletes
• Training and mentoring from Galloways and British Blind Baseball
• Potential pathways into higher-level coaching opportunities
• The chance to be part of a supportive and inspiring team

Training provided:

• Blind baseball coaching support and guidance
• First Aid Training
• Ongoing mentoring and development opportunities

If you’re passionate about sport, inclusion, and helping people achieve their potential, we’d love to hear from you.

Get in touch today to find out more and join our team.