Assist the Association’s Player & Coach Development Manager in the delivery of basketball programs and activities from a participation basis, with a view to growing participation rates and delivering accessible basketball development programs both internally and across the northern coastal community. Lead the on-court development of the associations Aussie Hoops and Sporting Schools programs and deliver coaching and player introduction courses in the Association’s northern-most operational priority areas.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Take directions from the CEO as applicable.
2. Promote participation and growth in all WBA competitions, programs and activities such as:

Player Development

• Assist with WABL try outs, training curriculum, session plans and game day feedback
• Deliver the ‘Wolfpack Way’ philosophy and curriculum in all on court sessions as required
• Assist with the delivery of the ‘Wolfpack Futures’ program and ‘WABL Skills Sessions’

Coach Education & Development

• Assist the PCDM in coach development activities
• Undertake coach mentoring, with a focus on the club’s Domestic Coaches
• Develop domestic level coaching manuals and philosophies:
  • Provide practical coach curriculum and learning tools, with a digital focus
  • Provide accessible and practical coaching resources, to assist and educate club coaches

Participation & Community Development Settings

• Deliver the on-court components of the Aussie Hoops program and manage casual coaches as required
• Further grow and improve the club’s junior competitions; focusing upon fundamental skill development

Wolves School Holiday Camps:

• Deliver a series of School Holiday Camps that cater for various levels of player development and that grow the Association’s position as a destination for inclusive, innovative basketball experiences

School Development Sessions:

• Deliver a series of Workshops/Clinics at schools within the northern region that cater for various levels of player development;

Development Programs

• Deliver all WBA player development programs:
  • Domestic Development (DDP)
  • Hoops Academy
  • Female Fundamentals
  • WABL Camps & Clinics
  • Futures Program

In addition to the duties specified above, the Employer is entitled to request the Employee to perform such other duties as are within the Employee’s skill, competence or training and are reasonably requested in order to meet the requirements of the company

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant Basketball Coaching Experience
• Coaching experience at the State and or National level
• Relevant program delivery experience
• Minimum Level 2 (Association) coaching qualification
• Current “C” Class Driver’s License
• Current Working with Children’s Check (WWC)
• Senior coaching experience (NBL1 or equivalent level)

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Tertiary degree in Sports Management and/or Coaching
• Performance Level (Level 3) Coaching Accreditation
• Elite level coaching experience (NBL, WNBL, College etc.)

Typical Experience:

• Minimum 5 years intensive Basketball experience